Finance Manager

Full-time | Salary c£35k

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for an opportunity where you can truly make a difference? At Chris Lewis Group, we're looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of our Finance function during a maternity cover period.

Working directly with the CEO and Virtual Finance Director, you'll lead a small Finance team, drive financial performance, oversee month-end reporting, support cash flow management and help shape the future of our finance processes and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious, growing business where your expertise, leadership and ideas will have a direct impact.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Finance function while supporting the wider business with accurate financial information and strong commercial insight. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the Finance team
• Managing month-end processes and reporting deadlines
• Driving cash collection performance and aged debt management
• Maintaining robust financial controls and reconciliations
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and financial planning
• Reviewing and improving finance processes and systems
• Delivering meaningful management information and KPI reporting
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business
• Identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and automation

What We’re Looking For

You'll ideally have experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar finance leadership role and be comfortable managing a small team. You'll also bring:

• Strong knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations and financial controls
• Experience managing cash flow, credit control and purchase ledger functions
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience using Xero (desirable)
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent practical experience (desirable)

What Success Looks Like

You'll thrive in this role if you're motivated by accountability and results, with success measured through:

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Effective cash flow and debt management
• Strong financial controls and governance
• Reliable management information and KPIs
• Continuous improvement in finance processes and systems
• A high-performing and well-supported Finance team

Why Join Us?

For over 30 years, Chris Lewis Group has been delivering market-leading fire, security and smart technology solutions to a wide range of prestigious commercial and private clients. We're proud of our reputation for technical excellence, exceptional customer service and long-term client relationships. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe in empowering individuals to take ownership, make decisions and drive positive change.