Description

About the Role

The Finance Controllership team at LSEG supports global financial control and accounting across the organization. This role is part of the Data & Analytics (D&A) segment and contributes to the delivery of accurate financial reporting, analysis, and control. It involves working across multiple business divisions and entities, engaging with finance teams and stakeholders to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance in financial operations.

Responsibilities

The role includes managing month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines and policies. It requires developing a strong understanding of business processes to produce relevant financial insights and reporting. Responsibilities also include preparing cost schedules, commentary, and reporting packs, as well as identifying opportunities to improve controls and mitigate risks. The position involves collaboration with finance and business teams, supporting audit processes, and contributing to projects that enhance financial systems and practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Candidates should be qualified Chartered Accountants, CPAs, or CIMAs with experience in IFRS-based accounting. A minimum of 8 years in a Big 4 firm or multinational company, preferably in the services sector, is expected. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively across teams. Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Pyramid, Hyperion, or HFM is preferred. The role requires adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Flexibility to work in alignment with UK hours is necessary.

Working at LSEG

LSEG offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where finance professionals contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement. This role provides opportunities to work with experienced teams, develop expertise across global operations, and grow within a well-established financial controllership function.

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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