Background
AniCura is growing at a double-digit rate, outpacing its competitors and the overall industry. The company attributes this to its unique culture; growing its network through recommendations, respecting that existing clinic owners are successful entrepreneurs and focusing on building a partnership with them as well as recruiting a top performing, passionate and humble team.
The Role
The
Head of Financial Control
is a direct report to
Finance Director Cluster South (Italy, Spain, Portugal)
. The main responsibility of the
Head of Financial Control
will be to lead & coordinate the local tax & accounting function (SSC).
Key responsibilities
Leads & coordinate the local tax and accounting team
Standardize the tax and accounting function in the country
Ensure procedures in the SSC are compliant with local legislation from an accounting & tax perspective
Manage the relationship with external advisors: payroll, tax & accounting
Manage the reporting with a specific focus on ensuring timeline & quality on financials
Coordinate and drive to results the accounting team
Coordinate the stabilization of Oracle implementation for new clinics after the Go Live
Coordinate & monitor automation in the different streams of the SSC
The Person
AniCura requires a highly motivated and financially literate. AniCura places great emphasis on culture and attributes much of its success to the personalities it has hired and approach they take to relationship building.
Historically, AniCura has hired people who are catalysts for better business, not necessarily individuals experienced in the companion animal health world; but individuals with solid technical and business backgrounds, very high achievers who are low key, social, humble, good listeners and able to create strong bonds with people from all walks of life.
Owing to the diverse nature of clinics and teams, the Sr Accountant will likely be respectful of people's background. Solid,



positive and action-oriented; very driven and hands-on.
Candidate requirements
Expertise in local GAAP & tax compliance
Strong technical skills & accounting background gained through a professional experience of minimum 7 years in an audit or chartered accounting firm
Additional 'in company' experience is a must
Experience in leading accounting teams
Rigorous – process driven and structured thinker
Experience with complex ERP, ideally Oracle Cloud
Advanced computer skills on MS Office applications and accounting software
Entrepreneurial, pragmatic and action orientated
Independent and very driven
Proven management skills
Rigorous – process driven and structured thinker
Strong team player with excellent communication skills
Strong ethics, integrity and accountability
Professional English level
Pet ownership desirable but not essential. Candidate must like animals
About Us
We shape the future of veterinary care, together.
AniCura is one of Europe's leading providers of high-quality veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura offers a wide range of high-quality medical services covering preventive and basic health care as well as advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, intensive care, surgery and orthopaedics. AniCura also provides rehabilitation, physiotherapy and dietary advice and offers selected pet food and care products.
AniCura is present at 450 European locations and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. Every year, AniCura's ****** associates attend to more than 3.6 million companion animal patients. AniCura is a trusted training and referral body.
AniCura is proud to be a part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of veterinary practices and labs. Through our network of 2,500 veterinary clinics and hospitals in over 20 countries, we support more than 70,000 associates and make industry-leading pet care available to more than 25 million pets every year. Together, we are able to provide the highest standards in pet care and achieve our collective purpose:
A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

📌 Head Of Financial Control Italy (Italia)
🏢 AniCura
📍 Italia