Finance Manager - LDC

The Role

This is a hands-on role and will be responsible for the corporate entities within the LDC Group. The Finance Manager will be responsible for liaising with various part of the business to provide management information and analytics for senior stakeholders, internal business stakeholders and the wider LBG Group. The candidate will form a solid understanding in private equity (both in business sense and operations), investor relations, and relationship management.

Reporting

• Responsible for preparation of management information/presentations for senior stakeholders including calculation of key return metrics and quarterly board packs.
• Key contact between the LDC and wider LBG Group.
• In addition to LBG, interaction with other business stakeholders include senior executives, deal executives, Fund Controllers, HR, risk, tax and legal and external auditors.

Treasury Management

• Cashflow and working capital forecasting and management.
• Management of foreign exchange and interest rate risk.

Control Environment

• Management of month end process for the LDC Group.
• Maintaining LDC control environment whist also complying with LBG group minimum standards (GMS).
• Producing and maintaining monthly reconciliations to substantiate the month end balances.
• Complying with controls included on the One RSA (LBG risk register).
• Responsible for understanding and drafting regulatory submissions including FCA returns and the Group RWA.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns to the Group, resolving queries to ensure accuracy and implement efficiencies to streamline the process.
• Continuously develop and challenge existing internal controls to conform with best practice.
• Proactively seeking to identify improvements to manual processes and management reporting information leading to higher value-added work.

Overall

• Preparation of financial statements for corporate entities under IFRS.
• Management of the annual statutory audit for several of corporate entities within the LDC Group.
• Continuous of development of the infrastructure and controls environment to drive increased efficiency, effectiveness and cost management.
• Continuous review and maintenance of financial controls, focusing on the provision of quality management information and the integrity of the trial balance.
• Integration of multiple accounting systems with relevant understanding of underlying data and financials.
• Understanding the business and keeping up to speed with business developments and being able to communicate this effectively to team members and stakeholders.
• Ad hoc analysis.

Requirements

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA preferred).
• Minimum 3 years experience in management reporting and financial reporting, in a private equity environment.
• Preparation of audited financial statements under IFRS an advantage.
• Relevant experience of centralised accounting within a multi office / business environment.
• Team player with strong and positive interpersonal skills.
• Solid attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to tailor style depending on the audience.
• Strong financial management skills (including P&L, planning and budgeting).
• Strong organisation and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to acquire and maintain strong relationships e.g., senior stakeholders, customers, vendors, investors.
• Proficient PC Skills (Word, Excel, ERP software).
• Ability to work under pressure.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern.

We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.

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