Job Description

Reporting to: CFO

Learning Technologies Group (LTG) is a market leader in the fast-growing workplace digital learning and talent management market. LTG is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support several LTG SaaS and services businesses.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager will be an integral part of the Finance team and acting as a Business Partner to the Chief Operating Officer and the Managing Directors (MDs) of several business units. The individual is responsible for a range of finance processes including third party commission expenses, and income statement overview. In addition, the successful candidate will provide financial planning and analysis support activities for the MDs and other senior officers within the businesses.

Responsibilities

Assist in the understanding of monthly financial statements and related reporting, with a strong focus on revenue recognition reporting compared to sales / ARR reporting and explaining the variances. Income statement ownership and support, analysing trends, managing KPI's, reporting, and providing recommendations to business leaders that grow both annual recurring revenue and operating margins Provide financial analysis and insight through meaningful variance analysis commentary including risk management, mitigating actions, deep dives or financial modelling Support financial planning activities including thoroughly understanding revenue forecasts, budgeting and reforecasting and suggesting process improvements Prepare third party commissions calculations Support M&A activities including due diligence preparation Collaborate with financial accounting teams to ensure alignment and continuous improvement of financial reporting Assist as required to provide audit support for audits Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements Develop and communicate enhanced insights on business performance and spend effectiveness Structure and evaluate problems, design applicable recommendations, establish KPIs Be a trusted partner to leadership preparing executive management presentations Other responsibilities as required

Skills & Experience

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Minimum 10+ years of related experience or equivalent in finance, preferably with business partnering experience in a software / technology industry Experience of M&A processes and due diligence Working knowledge of NetSuite 2.0 Proficient in Excel and GoogleSheets Extremely high level of attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and strong time management skills Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex environments comfortably Experience in presenting to and interacting across multiple levels in the organization Professional, flexible, and able to succeed in a dynamic environment Excellent communication and written skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professional staff and the ability to work independently Strong business and financial acumen

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