At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and provide guidance for sustainable growth in a dynamic engineering business.
- Company: Established owner-managed engineering firm expanding into EU markets.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time role with competitive pay and remote work options.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor a finance team and influence international operations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping financial strategies in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Finance Director, preferably in engineering or project-based sectors.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
FD Recruit is partnering with a client in East Yorkshire to engage a portfolio Finance Director.
This is a fractional engagement initially to conduct a review of an owner managed business with potential ongoing part time support for a few days per month.
Our client is a well-established, owner-managed business providing specialist engineering services for project delivery.
There will be a requirement to meet onsite initially and then move to a remote model.
The company has recently opened a European subsidiary to support expansion into EU project work, and is looking for a portfolio FD to partner with the owners and providestrategic guidanceon managing sustainable growth.
The portfolio FD will have the following responsibilities
- Conduct an initial review/audit of both the current finance function, processes, and reporting, and the business as a whole, providing recommendations.
- Provide strategic financial leadership and act as a trusted advisor to the business owners.
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and financial planning tools.
- Introduce or improve KPI reporting and analysis to track profitability, utilisation, cost, and margin by engineer/project.
- Advise on the financial and tax implications of operating through multiple international entities, including guidance on optimal allocation of work between jurisdictions.
- Support the business in managing limited forward sales visibility through robust financial planning.
- Provide oversight and mentoring to the existing internal finance/admin team.
- Identify opportunities and risks and advise the leadership team accordingly.
- To be successful in this engagement the FD should have the following experience:
- Proven experience operating at Finance Director level, ideally on a fractional/portfolio basis.
- Background in engineering, manufacturing, or a related labour/project-based sector strongly preferred.
- Comfortable working closely with owner-managers in a business that has not previously had in-house FD-level support.
- Experience advising on international group structures/subsidiaries is advantageous, though not essential.
- Strong cash flow forecasting and financial modelling skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial analysis into clear, practical strategic guidance.
The rate advertised for this engagement is a guidline and the rate offered wil be commensurate with experience.
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Portfolio Finance Director in Brough employer: FD Recruit
FD Recruit is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Wolverhampton that fosters innovation and strategic thinking. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and leadership training, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers. Our collaborative culture encourages open communication and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful financial strategies that drive the company's success.
