Finance Director - Growth Strategy & ERP Lead

Recra Consulting; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Recra Ltd, a high-end precision engineering business, is creating a Finance Director role to bring stronger financial insight, commercial challenge and structure to the next growth phase. You will work with the Managing Director and Operations Manager to understand where the business makes money, control costs and provide leadership across the finance function.

This is a hands-on role to build a finance function, lead ERP implementation, ensure robust reporting and act as a trusted partner

Qualifications

• Commercially minded finance leader with ability to set direction and dive into detail.
• Experience in precision engineering, manufacturing or production environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of costing, margins, cash flow and financial controls.
• ERP implementation experience is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear management information, forecasts and cash flow visibility to the leadership team.
• Review margins, job costing, pricing and manufacturing costs to improve profitability.
• Establish budgets, track performance and maintain accountability for targets.
• Identify cost savings and process improvements without compromising quality or delivery.
• Lead the selection and implementation of an ERP system to provide reliable information.
• Review and streamline the accounts function, including controls and reporting.
• Oversee payroll and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Partner with MD and Operations Manager to challenge and shape business decisions.
• Build a finance function and a capable team to support longer-term growth.

Skills

Financial leadership

Commercial acumen

ERP implementation

Costing & margins

Cash flow management

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Recra Ltd, a high-end precision engineering business, is creating a Finance Director role to bring stronger financial insight, commercial challenge and structure to the next growth phase. You will work with the Managing Director and Operations Manager to understand where the business makes money, control costs and provide leadership across the finance function.

This is a hands-on role to build a finance function, lead ERP implementation, ensure robust reporting and act as a trusted partner