Job Description
Job Description
Sonik Sports was formed in 2008 by a group of like-minded anglers who combined a passion for the sport with an in-depth industry knowledge and experience. The UK Head Office and warehouse distribution centre is based in Blyth with additional warehousing in Prague.
With plans for growth including the launch of additional brands, the business turns over £10m and employs 25 people.
Sonik is best known for carp fishing tackle and products, but also supply coarse and sea tackle. Products are designed in house, manufactured overseas, and sold through retailers and agents in the UK and Europe.
As a result of a planned retirement, Sonik is recruiting a hands on commercially aware Finance Director with a strong background in cash management and system implementation as the business will need to replace its ERP system in the next few years.
Reporting to the Chairman and working very closely with the other directors the successful candidate will have broad ranging involvement, and the opportunity to play a key role in moulding the business going forward.
Specific responsibilities will include
Actively participating in and managing the finance function
Systems
Human Resources
Health and Safety and Insurance
Potential candidates should be experienced qualified accountants used to working at Board level.
The qualities required to work in an experienced, close knit management team are taken as given, along with the necessary eye for detail required in a SME.
Salary will be driven by market rate and the individual will be incentivised for the medium term through share options, which the Board have every intention of realising.