Group Director, Head of Finance Platforms & Change

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Analytics
The Role
The role involves setting strategic direction for Finance platforms, overseeing the implementation of Oracle ERP, managing Finance data governance, and driving continuous improvement with a focus on operational resilience and regulatory readiness.
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ROLE SUMMARY:

LSEG has invested in implementing Oracle Cloud Financials (ERP, EPM and RMB) and connected technologies to both enable the full integration and standardisation of the legacy LSEG and Refinitiv businesses and to develop a blueprint for future organic and inorganic growth.  The Group is now establishing global process ownership across all Finance operational activities (Quote to Cash, Record to Report, Plan to Perform, Source to Pay) and Master Data Management.

This position and team will play a critical role in building, stabilising and optimising these group capabilities, working in close partnership with Finance Process Owners and Engineering. The role is accountable for maintaining the currency, resilience and regulatory readiness of Finance platforms, leveraging native and agentic AI to improve efficiency, insight, controls and decision support, while managing strategic relationships with vendor and partner organisations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:Strategy & Product Ownership§  Set and own the strategic direction for Finance platforms as Product Owner for Oracle ERP, EPM and connected data and reporting solutions across LSEG, with clear accountability for business outcomes and value realisation,§  Lead a highperforming Finance Platforms and Data team.

§  Build a collaborative partnership with peers and leaders in the Engineering team, working as one team to ensure that delivery is executed to plan

§  Own prioritisation and investment decision processes across the Finance technology roadmap, balancing regulatory, operational, transformation and demands in partnership with Finance Leadership and Engineering.Data, Controls & Resilience§  Own and govern the Finance data model, establishing goldensource data and enterprisewide governance in partnership with Master Data teams.§  Be accountable for value realisation, control environment and operational resilience of Finance platforms, driving standardisation, automation and straightthrough processing across global Finance processes.Delivery & Continuous Improvement§  Lead the completion of the ERP implementation and connected reporting solutions across all LSEG entities, as a member of the Finance Transformation Leadership team.§  Drive continuous improvement of Finance platforms and data capabilities, leveraging Oracle enhancements and emerging technologies, including AI deployed in a controlled, explainable and regulatorready manner.

§  Develop collaborative partnerships with Finance and Business leaders, and Change teams, developing a strong foundation for successful adoption of new processes and technologies

Change & Enterprise Enablement§  Own the evolution of the Finance and Enterprise Blueprint, enabling business change and organic and inorganic growth, including M&A integration.§  Maintain oversight of platform performance, setting and delivering KPIs.

Career Stage:

Group 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 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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

Skills Required

  • Extensive experience in finance technology leadership
  • Proficiency with Oracle Cloud Financials
  • Strong background in managing finance processes and data governance
  • Experience in leading high-performing teams
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The Company
HQ: London
15,967 Employees

What We Do

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management. As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions. You can count on our open access model for unparalleled partnership, flexibility, stability, and support across all of our businesses. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide.

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