Manager Financial Control

London Stock Exchange Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial markets infrastructure provider based in Greater London is seeking a Manager to support financial operations. Responsibilities include reporting financial performance and managing a team of accountants, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a professional finance qualification and experience in financial control. This role offers a collaborative environment within a diverse culture, promoting inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to form strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience in reporting and financial control.
• Team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of operations strategy as set by COO.
• Report financial performance and support divisional cost control.
• Facilitate internal and external financial audits.

Skills

Strong relationship building

Financial reporting

Team management

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Education

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g., MBA/CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.**Our people:**People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.**Key Responsibilities*** Works closely with the Operations CFO, finance business partnering leads and business stakeholders in supporting the delivery of operations strategy set by LSEG’s Chief Operating Officer.* Reports financial performance of operations division and related entities and supports divisional cost control and management of financial performance through budgets, forecasts and KPIs.* Accounting due diligence for significant contracts and transactions in compliance with relevant accounting standards.* Coordination, control and reporting of the divisional monthly close and annual legal entity reporting in full compliance with internal and external reporting standards, policies and internal controls.* Supporting Operations allocations model with the Transfer Pricing team.* Evaluates and evolves systems, policies, and processes and drives standardisation, automation and process improvements to increase efficiency* Facilitates internal and external financial audits.* Management of 2 accountants.**Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies*** Proven ability to form strong relationships with customers and stakeholders* Experience in reporting and financial control* Experience of managing a team* Ability to form strong relationships with internal customers and stakeholders* Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills* Strong customer focus & work ethic* Experience leading through transformation / change.* Self-motivated with a positive attitude and an accountability mindset**Education/ Certifications*** Professional Finance Qualification – e.g. MBA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent**Career Stage:**Manager**London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:**Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of **Integrity, Partnership**, **Excellence** and **Change** underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.