Manager - Financial Control

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 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG. 

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 65 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 meaningful careers. 

ROLE SUMMARY: 

An exciting Manager, Financial Controller opportunity has arisen in LSEG FX, reporting to the division’s Financial Controller. LSEG FX offers outstanding international forex trading platforms and solutions to 4,000 customers, in 100 countries and averaging US$600 billion in notional liquid trade volumes every day. 

The role will be involved in all aspects of divisional financial control, board reporting and financial regulatory oversite. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: 

• Coordinate month end timetables and the period close process. This included attendance of daily update calls with Group Finance. 

• Prepare journal entries, carefully checking support and allocations. 

• Perform month end analytical review procedures to gain comfort over the FX legal entity balance sheets and income statements before period close. 

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline. Drive improvement. Ensure accounts are reconciled in a timely manner and appropriately substantiated. 

• Work closely with the Division’s Financial Controller to improve divisional reporting and controls.  

• Prepare quarterly board materials and monthly management accounts for the nominated international FX Regulated Entities. Provide financial insights and commentary to support business decision-making and performance reviews. 

• Manage the relationship with the external auditors and prepare audit materials as requested by auditors.  

• Ensure robust financial controls are embedded across all processes, including segregation of duties, approval hierarchies, and audit trails.  

• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX or equivalent), including walkthroughs and control testing. 

• Financial regulatory reporting is predominantly led by a centralised team however a working knowledge of MiFID and international financial regulations relating to capital markets and trading venues would be advantageous.  

• Financial regulatory responsibilities could include the performance or review of business risk modelling in Excel, and assistance with quarterly submissions of financials to international regulators.  

• Contribute to the production of annual financial regulatory documents such at ICAAP, ICARA or annual wind down planning (depending on the international jurisdiction). This may include participating in scenario workshops with executive level stakeholders. 

• Identify opportunities for process automation and standardization across offshore finance operations.  

• Lead or support finance transformation initiatives (Beacon), including system upgrades, workflow improvements, and reporting enhancements. 

• Build an in-depth knowledge of the chart of accounts, ledger string coding, finance systems such as Essbase, HFM, SAP and Oracle Fusion. Work towards becoming a subject matter authority for the wider Finance team. 

• Team management - Mentor and develop offshore team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

• Group financial controllership team. 

• Central FP&A team. 

• Wider controllership function especially group policy and consolidations and compliance. 

• Offshore Centre of Excellence teams in Manila, India and Sri Lanka. 

• External and internal auditors. 

• Group Tax. 

• Finance business partners. 

• Regulated entity boards. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: 

• The LSEG FX Finance team are responsible for business partnering, forecasting, budgeting, legal entity financial control, production of monthly management accounts reports, financial regulatory stress scenario modelling, and financial regulatory reporting. The successful candidate will therefore have exposure to coaching, development and growth in a wide range of activities under the guidance of experienced team leadership (including the Division’s Finance Director). 

• We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take a hybrid approach to the workplace and this role is Blended. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS 

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) with a minimum of 5 years PQE. 

• Strong people and stakeholder management track record. 

• Extensive experience in legal entity, divisional or business unit financial control. 

• Tenacious. Ability to identify, chase down issues and follow through to conclusion. 

• Technical accounting, particularly UK GAAP and IFRS. 

• Strong excel modelling and control skills. 

DESIRED SKILLS 

• Background in financial services or capital markets. 

• Experience with Blackline, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion and Essbase Systems is desirable. 

• Financial process improvement. 

• Financial regulatory reporting including ICAAP, ICARA, monthly and quarterly financial regulatory submissions. 

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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