Assistant Manager

About Us:

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.

Director of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) for the Markets Division is a key, senior position, requiring an experienced finance professional who can work closely with the Divisional CFO, their leadership team, and the various teams across the wider finance function.

The position drives, leads and provides strategic advice, analytics and business/commercial performance insights to achieve short-and long-term objectives for the Markets division or significant business/area within a division.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares month end management reporting, including understanding business drivers and critical metrics, to provide detailed insight. Develops skills through learning opportunities

• Coordinates and analyses financial data efficiently with a view to identifying trends, providing accurate commentary and recommendations

• Provides analytical and financial modelling support in the context of a broad range of financial indicators, and associated analysis, reporting and development

• Supports planning, budgeting and forecasting processes including quarterly re-forecasts, clearly articulating numbers, variances and drivers. Encourages improvements to processes as required

• Provides financial support in the assessment, development and execution of strategic proposals and cases

• Fulfils ad hoc reporting requirements in a timely manner.

• Partner closely with the Division and Function finance teams, and other teams across Finance (e.g. Operations, Group FP&A and Finance Business Partners) to provide monthly reporting, with insightful analysis.

• Partner with Finance Business Partners on month / quarter end close as Reporting & Analytics team representative on the financials.

Desirable skillsets

• Educational Qualifications – Graduate degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Management

• Work Experience Required: 6-9 Years in finance functions.

• Hands on experience working in FP&A

Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills, able to grasp and distil key messages to provide meaningful and value add commentary.

• Strong sense of process ownership with organisational and time management skills to manage multiple activities with competing deadlines.

• Collaboration skills to partner effectively with various teams and across functions of the business (Finance and Non-finance); ability to influence others.

• Knowledge and understanding of ERPs and other financial systems.

• Excellent financial modelling, planning and analytical skills.

• Expert level with MS Office (Excel, Power BI and Power Query and PowerPoint)

• Time-zone overlap with global stakeholders and counterparts, as warranted.

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.

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