Director, Finance

Role Summary We are seeking a strategic Finance Leader at a Director Level to lead drive transformation initiatives within Plan to Perform P2P This role will be instrumental in shaping and implementing enterprise-wide improvements in financial planning budgeting forecasting and performance management reporting processes The ideal candidate will bring deep finance domain expertise strong problem-solving skills analytical capabilities and a proven track record of driving process excellence across global organizations as also strong experience in the tech implementation and adoption in the plan to perform space Key Responsibilities Strategic Transformation Leadership Drive transformation efforts in the Plan to Perform space aligning with enterprise finance strategy Partner with senior finance and business leaders to identify improvement opportunities and innovation levers Strategize and drive process standardization automation and digital enablement Process Analysis Optimization Analyse current-state processes systems and data flows across planning budgeting and performance management reporting and analytics to identify improvement opportunities Define future-state process models and drive adoption of standard methodologies across business units and functions Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency data accuracy and decision-making agility Support roll-out of GPO framework across the Plan to Perform space Technology Enablement Collaborate with engineering and digital teams to implement enabling technologies e g ERP EPM BI tools Drive integration of AI ML predictive analytics and automation into planning and performance processes Support deployment of new-age tools and technology like power for financial planning and analysis Leadership Engagement Change Management Act as a trusted advisor to finance leadership and transformation sponsors Lead workshops steering committees and governance forums to ensure alignment to change proposals Develop and lead change management strategies to support adoption and capability building Team Leadership Capability Building Mentor and manage a team of analysts and project managers across global finance transformation programs Develop a culture of continuous improvement innovation and data-driven decision-making Contribute to transversal initiatives focussed on areas like leadership development manager effectiveness people engagement and risk controls Qualifications CA CWA or MBA in Finance Accounting MBA or CPA preferred Proven experience in finance transformation business analysis enterprise performance management Deep understanding of the Plan to Perform process and related systems e g Oracle EPM Hyperion Anaplan Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in process modeling and data analysis Excellent communication and influencing skills Experience in global matrixed organizations and cross-functional partnership Preferred Skills Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma Agile or other transformation methodologies Exposure to EPM implementation in organisations of scale and complexity Exposure to Power BI Tableau or similar tools Career Stage Director 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 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