Manager Finance Controller

Manager Finance Controller

Role Profile

The Finance Controllership Team provides financial control and accounting support to LSEG globally. Financial Controllers are responsible for the delivering of high-quality management reporting and controllership to the Business units within the Organization.This position leads a distributed team which is responsible for operational and technical controllership of the Data & Analytics businesses and ensuring compliance and enhancing data accuracy, policies and procedures. It requires close interaction with the D&A finance leadership team and finance leaders across LSEG as well as close coordination with the Centre of Excellence team. The role focuses on core accounting skills, working across different business & divisions supporting the Americas regions.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Showcase Leadership skills in managing stakeholders (internal and external) with the aim of ensuring that the outcomes of collaborative endeavours are delivered in compliance with accounting standards and financial controls.
• Runs a team of individual contributors and provides technical expertise.
• Coordinates preparing and review of financial documents (internal/external) of business/geography/function/division in a timely and accurate manner, and support analyses of material variances and may support with Group consolidation / balance sheets
• Directs technical accounting research to accurately account for, and to report significant and complex transactions.
• Reviews the adaptability of sub-divisional or regional reporting processes and financial controls and / or for business functions.
• Handles the accounting resolution of open items and accounting issues.
• Reviews and ensure all reports and disclosures align with local legislation, standards which are professional and accounting controls.
• Clear thinking/problem solving; successfully leading projects / operational improvements.

Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies

• Chartered Accountant/ Certified Public Accountant, CIMA, degree or equivalent in Finance with hands on experience in IFRS based accounting.
• At least 9+ years of prior experience in Big4 or MNC preferably from service industry.
• Experience of working with systems : SAP, Oracle, Pyramid, an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills: both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly and concisely interact with personnel at all management levels
• Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change.
• Flexibility to work per UK hours.

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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