Job Description:

Finance & Operations Director (Fixed Term Contract)

Leicester

C£90,000 p.a. pro rata

Part Time – 3 days per week

• Looking for a board-level opportunity where you can make an immediate impact?
• Do you have experience leading ERP/MRP implementation and driving operational improvement within manufacturing?
• Ready to combine strategic finance leadership with operational excellence in an award-winning business?

The Company:

ER Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with our client, Michael Smith Switchgear. They are a highly respected Leicester-based manufacturer and proud recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.

Due to a forthcoming maternity leave, they are seeking an experienced Finance & Operations Director on a fixed-term contract to provide leadership across the finance and operational functions. Working closely with the Managing Director, senior leadership team and parent company, this is a hands-on strategic role with responsibility for maintaining business continuity while driving key improvement projects.

A significant focus of the role will be leading the implementation and integration of a new ERP/MRP system, ensuring it delivers operational efficiencies and supports future business growth.

Role & Responsibilities of the Finance & Operations Director:

• Provide strategic leadership across the finance and operations functions during the maternity cover period.
• Lead the implementation and integration of a new ERP/MRP system, ensuring successful adoption across the business.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and commercial insight.
• Drive operational efficiencies through process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work closely with the Managing Director, parent company and senior leadership team to support strategic objectives.
• Oversee financial governance, controls, compliance and risk management.
• Lead and support finance and operational teams, ensuring continuity throughout the contract.

About You as the Finance & Operations Director:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong manufacturing or engineering background with a good understanding of operational processes.
• Demonstrable experience delivering ERP/MRP implementation or major systems transformation projects.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to influence strategic decisions while remaining hands-on where required.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• A collaborative and approachable leader, capable of building strong relationships across all areas of the business.

Additional Benefits:

• Board-level opportunity within an award-winning manufacturing business.
• Part-time (circa 3 days per week) or full-time considered for the right individual.
• Opportunity to lead a significant ERP/MRP implementation project and leave a lasting impact on the business.

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