Assistant Group Financial Controller ??? future FC/FD potential

The LNT Group is a rapidly expanding Yorkshire based group of companies. Under the guidance of Chairman and founder Lawrence Tomlinson it consists of five core businesses across industry sectors including: Healthcare, Construction, Chemicals, Automotive and Software. LNT Care Developments Group is on a significant growth trajectory Group revenue for FY22 was c.GBP250m, with a healthy EBITDA margin. This is a key role within the Group, where the post holder will assist the Group FC in delivering the longer–term strategy in addition to providing the daily financial rigour as required. The role will be working for the Group Financial Controller, with a view that the role develops and grows into a future Divisional or Group FC role. The position will ensure the finance professional is engaged in the strategic and operational debates whilst being able to impress senior management and stakeholders by providing high quality financial rigour and commercial interpretation on a coherent & consistent basis. The view is that this is a long–term hire who can develop further upwards. Key responsibilities including but not being limited to: The position will very much start off as a broad finance role, with primary responsibility for: Preparing the group consolidation for the group (LNT Care Developments Holdings Ltd) Management Information review and/or preparation Cashflow modelling and analysis Financial modelling & forecasting for the group Oversight of the annual statutory accounts preparation by RSM and managing the external audit Tax queries and liaison with the tax advisors Supporting key stake holders within the organisation providing financial and technical support Ensure robust financial controls & processes are established, well understood and being followed across the finance team Supervision of a team Preparation / review of key monthly balance sheet reconciliations Participating in cross functional projects which improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department Undertake a leading role in corporate transactions Project work system changes, banking analysis etc Preparation of materials (presentation packs etc) as part of investor relations work Compilation & preparation of information for Board Packs and other key financial information Requirements: ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified preferably from the Big 4 or Top 10 Be able to demonstrate strong progression in their career to date Experience in audit/TS/accounting advisory/CF in practice, working with entrepreneurial businesses Commercially and analytically astute able to consider micro and macroeconomic factors and able to contribute and communicate across the business at all levels Demonstrate a strong technical competency in financial accounting and reporting Team management/supervisory experience Comfortable in a collegiate, open and meritocratic environment This role would very much be suited to an Chartered Accountant that is 0–4 years post qualified (up to Manager level from the Big 4 / Top 10) Benefits: Competitive salary Market leading discretionary bonus scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays On site café / bar and free on–site gym Free parking Company laptop and iPhone Career progression opportunities