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 relevant careers.
Role Summary
This role is within the Engineering Controllership team, partnering with the wider Engineering Finance team. Engineering Controllership is responsible for Month End management and deliverables, the accuracy of the ledgers (from an IAS/IFRS/Company Policy perspective) through cost assurance activities, Balance Sheet reviews, external/internal audit engagements and identifying areas for improvement to reduce audit risks. Controllership also works closely with the Project Accounting and Fixed Assets as well as being a key contributor in various company-wide initiatives.
This role requires strong relationship building with Business Finance and the General Accounting teams, which is critical to ensure that all costs, commitments and liabilities are accurately recorded on a timely basis.
The successful candidate should have experience of working in a changing/evolving environment, demonstrate the ability to be a problem solver, have strong communication skills, be able to quickly establish a robust process and partner effectively with finance and non-finance teams.
Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
Manage and develop direct report, providing training and guidance on best practice
Manage and coordinate Monthly Close activities in SAP and Oracle, driving cost assurance measures to ensure results are complete and accurate
Production of key supporting schedules and accounting memos for significant costs
Create a control framework to highlight any potential accounting issues and identify opportunities for a more robust control environment to mitigate key risks
Manage/understand project accounting entries for respective Division
Coordinate the preparation of balance sheet schedules, providing full commentary on movements and breakdown of balances where required
Manage and coordinate audit responses
Work with multiple stakeholders to deliver outcomes they own by providing corresponding accounting, reporting and financial control support and enablement activities
Provide guidance to the wider finance team to ensure all financial and accounting regulations and legislation are adhered to
Key Relationships:
Engineering/ Finance Business Partners
Project Accounting/Fixed Asset Team
General Accounting Functions
Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies:
Essential skills
Advance level Excel (VBA/Marcos not required)
Experience in Month End cycle and financial control
Good working knowledge of IAS/IFRS
Proven ability to form strong relationships with customer and stakeholders
Comfortable with working autonomously as well as part of a team
Proven ability to meet deadlines as well as working to a monthly close timetable
Clear and effective communicator
Strong customer focus & work ethic
Self-motivated.
Desired skills
SAP and Oracle experience is desirable
Education/ Certifications:
Professional Accounting Qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
Career Stage:
ManagerLondon 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.
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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.
