Financial Controller FTC (LTG) Brighton, Hybrid, UK

LTG is looking for maternity cover (FTC - 12-15 months) for our UK Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity that would suit an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role in an international, rapidly-growing, vibrant technology-based Group.

You will be working for a global leader in the learning and talent management technologies sector. LTG is listed on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (‘AIM’) and has grown rapidly through M&A and organic growth; the Group has a market capitalisation of ~£1 billion. LTG has offices in the UK, Europe, North America, LATAM, and the Asia Pacific and offers an exciting and dynamic environment for you to gain a breadth and depth of experience in a publicly listed company.

Please visit www.ltgplc.com for more details.

As the UK Financial Controller, reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will:

• Manage the UK finance team of 5 people, covering the management accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit control, project accounting and treasury functions
• Prepare some of the Group companies’ monthly management accounts and present clear variance analysis to the MDs of the business and to the Board
• Verify the integrity and accuracy of the financial statements by investigating variances, identifying and solving issues, and ensuring that all transactions are accounted for in compliance with Group policies and practices
• Liaise with external auditors on the audit of the Group’s Annual and Interim financial statements
• Prepare cash forecasting reports
• Ensure local tax compliance and prepare R&D tax claims
• Calculate monthly commissions and liaise with the payroll department for timely payment to employees
• Manage the annual Group bonus scheme process alongside HR and other key stakeholders, from plan generation to achievement calculation and payment to employees
• Drive process enhancements and improve efficiencies
• Work closely with other stakeholders in the business including MDs, department heads and other Group finance teams
• Provide daily support to internal and external customers and maintain consistent, prompt and accurate service levels to promote customer satisfaction
• Prepare supplementary management information packs
• Recharging of central group overheads across group companies
• Ad hoc projects as required

The successful candidate will have:

• A professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years PQE in a relevant position
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to develop and challenge a large professional team
• Strong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to rationalise complex issues
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Strong MS Excel skills; competent and efficient at dealing with data from different sources
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen

The role will be primarily based in LTG’s Brighton office on a hybrid basis - 2 days per week in the office and 3 days per week remote. The role may require some travel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.