Senior Manager Finance Operations and Corp Functions FP&A

Main Purpose of Role:  

The role is within Operations & Corporate Functions FP&A Team, supporting the Operations  and Corporate Functions finance.  Team comprises of 2 Sr Manager Finance FP&A and a Team of Performance Analyst.

The FP&A Team is responsible for activities including core FP&A/Decision Support, consolidate reporting, budgeting etc.  Team comprises of two Senior Manager Finance with roles to focus on

• Month End closing and reporting.
• Forecast and Budget submission.
• Working closely with GFP&A and FBP Team to ensure smooth submission of group requirements.
• Adoption of different tools and support in implementation of various Group Tools and Dashboards.
• Investment Planning and reporting.
• Profitability Insight tool adoption.
• D&A Ops month end Consolidation and ad-hoc analysis.
• Ad-hoc projects that run across various BUs and SBUs across Operations and Corporate Functions.

Team of Performance Analysts support Finance Business Partners on various processes in Month End closing, Forecast and Budget submissions etc.

The successful candidate will need to be a

• Critical and independent thinker,
• who can think on their feet and engage with variety of partners within Finance and Business across Group
• who can connect dots to bring out story

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a fast-paced, changing environment and demonstrate the ability to multitask on several projects/results at the same time.

Key Responsibilities of The Role

As a lead role in the team, the role will include but not limited to the following:

• Drive operating rhythm for Financial Planning & Analysis across operations, working with Group FP&A, FinCon and Business Finance teams,
• Drives production of monthly / quarterly performance reports, for ExCo, Board and external investor review.
• Supports external reporting process, including the timely provision of detailed analyses to the Investor Relations team.
• Maintains a detailed knowledge and understanding of business drivers
• Investment reporting and Analysis
• Driving Profitability Insights for Operations and Corp Functions
• Helping Head of D&A Ops Finance with consolidation of D&A Ops financials
• Running with projects which are across Operations and Corp Functions across different BUs and SBUs
• Delivers efficient and accurate driver-based reporting on all costs and activities of the group
• involved in various projects driven by Group FP&A in introducing various tools and improvements in financial reporting.
• is committed to building positive relationships and encouraging improvement where vital.
• Coordinates Operations’s budgeting and forecasting process, including input into system

Key Skills Required To Be Successful In The Role

• Experienced in working in a matrix, global organization
• Experienced in influencing colleagues and partners
• Work efficiently in cross functional and indirect teams
• Ability to identify key drivers of a result and clearly explain the "story”
• Proficiency in working efficiently and delivering results in a fast-paced, sophisticated, global business environment.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to influence
• High attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining a view of the big picture and key objectives
• Confident, able and willing to challenge peers and seniors
• Excellent communication and social skills, ability to form relationships with key partners both internally and externally
• Analytical experience, with the skills for problem solving and decision making
• Highly numerate with sophisticated excel / financial modelling and excellent analytical skills

Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies:

• Strong 13-15 years of experience in a Finance role
• Experience of FP&A in larger Corporate organisations
• Tenacious and driven by delivering results, inspiring change
• Customer-focused with a commercial attitude
• Enjoys working in teams.
• Shows ability to work efficiently across all functions of the business
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to lead multiple projects with contending demands for resources, ability to adapt to change
• Influencing and leading a multitude of partners in finance and the business
• Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, sophisticated, multifaceted, global business environment.
• Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting
• Expert level with MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Post graduate qualification – eg MBA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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Experience Level

Senior Level