At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a Finance team, manage month-end reporting, and drive financial performance.
- Company: Join Chris Lewis Group, a leader in fire, security, and smart technology solutions.
- Benefits: Empowerment to make decisions, influence change, and work with senior leadership.
- Other info: Opportunity for accountability, results-driven success, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing business while shaping finance processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
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.
Why Join Chris Lewis Group? 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.
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
- 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
Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence business performance and work directly with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
Finance Manager (Maternity Cover) in Cowley employer: The Chris Lewis Group
At Chris Lewis Fire & Security Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values career development and employee well-being. With a focus on local work around Oxford, we provide modern technology, ongoing training, and a supportive team culture, alongside benefits like a company vehicle, fuel card, and pension. Join us for a rewarding career where your growth is our priority in a stable and expanding business.
