Group FP&A Senior Finance Manager | London, UK

London Stock Exchange Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a GFP&A Senior Manager to lead margin analytics and planning. This pivotal role involves driving financial performance through insightful analysis and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical prowess and leadership skills to enhance decision-making and optimize margins. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values innovation and personal growth, while contributing to the financial stability and growth of economies globally. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Planning

Paid Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial planning and analysis roles within complex organizations.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive informed decision making through insightful margin analysis.
• Lead preparation of cost-related components in long-term plans.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Modelling

Forecasting Techniques

Change Management

Education

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g. MBA/CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Financial Planning Tools

Job description

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 meaningful careers.

The Role

GFP&A Senior Manager - Margin Analytics & Planning

The Financial Planning & Analysis team are responsible for the performance management of the LSEG Group financials, encompassing the full P&L, providing insight into trends, movements and variables. The team is also responsible for setting multi-year financial targets, working with the divisions and stakeholders across the entire Group.

The Senior Manager - Margin Analytics & Planning will play a critical role in the performance management of the Group. This role is uniquely placed to drive the achievement of the Group's margin targets through understanding historic and projected performance and underlying drivers to deliver increased transparency into our cost base and maximise financial performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and leadership skills along with a deep understanding of margin management in a dynamic business environment.

The role will be responsible for:

Analytics and Insights

• Drive informed decision making through providing insightful margin analysis and identifying trends, variances and opportunities for margin optimization
• Lead the organisation to leverage the insights delivered by the fully allocated P&L
• Partner with business and functional finance leads to understand margin drivers and identify areas for improvement
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on margin related matters
• Oversee the Non-Departmental cost base including Group wide iVAT, Pension and Compensation costs and partner with the broader organisation to optimise this area

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Lead the preparation of cost-related components in long term strategic and financial plans, annual budgeting and forecasting
• Be part of the Group Fit For Growth" framework to drive ongoing transparency and operational efficiency across the Group
• Collaborate with Divisional and Functional teams to ensure forecasts are accurate and actionable

Reporting (Dotted Line)

• Design and inform requirements for dashboards and reports to monitor key margin metrics e.g. operating leverage and volume driver analysis
• Prepare key messages, reporting and analysis to stakeholders across the business, including ExCo and the Board
• Drive the adoption of tools and systems to enhance cost visibility and control

Leadership & Team Development

• Develop team members to ensure professional growth and skill enhancement
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in senior financial planning and analysis roles within complex, multinational organizations.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change
• Ability to challenge assumptions, simplify complex concepts, and foster innovative thinking to create what best looks like for the organization
• Technical Proficiency: Robust understanding of applying financial modelling techniques in a complex environment and experience of investment planning methodology and execution. The introduction of driver-based and rolling forecasts, requires advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and financial planning tools.

Education / Certifications:

• Professional Finance Qualification - e.g. 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.

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.

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