Mackle Petfoods is a family‑run pet food manufacturer with over 50 years of expertise, producing high‑quality dog and cat food from our state‑of‑the‑art facilities in County Armagh. Our well‑known brands — including Naturo, Brandy, Cat Club, and Jessie — are crafted using natural, locally sourced ingredients and trusted by pet owners across the UK, Ireland, and over 14 international markets. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and maintaining the highest food safety standards, reflected in our BRCGS Grade AA accreditation
As we continue to expand, we’re recruiting a Financial Controller to lead our finance function and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a senior leadership position with responsibility for financial governance, compliance, reporting, and operational financial support across the business.
You will play a key role in:
- Leading and developing a team of 4 direct reports
- Owning the annual budget process and monthly Group management accounts
- Developing the 5‑Year Business Plan and financial modelling
- Strengthening internal controls and ensuring full tax & technical compliance
- Managing annual audit, insurance renewals, tender submissions, and R&D tax claims
- Driving improvements to our ERP finance modules
- Providing financial insight to senior management and non‑finance teams
- Leading cashflow forecasting and finance‑related projects
- Supporting our company‑wide commitment to lean process improvement
Essential Qualifications
- Budget preparation
- Cashflow management & forecasting
- Product costing
- Project management
- Experience within manufacturing
- VAT knowledge
- Prior Financial/Management Accountant roles
- Strong Excel and ERP experience (Business Central desirable)
Why Join Us?
- Key role within a growing business
- Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function
- Enhanced family‑friendly benefits (including paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave & IVF support)
- Optional 1 day WFH (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
- Strong focus on wellbeing and continuous improvement
- Join a business that invests in people, quality and innovation
If you’re an ambitious finance leader seeking a high‑impact role in a fast‑growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for further details email mpf.recruitment@macklepetfoods.com
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