Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

Job Description (Job advert content)

At LSEG, Financial Services is central to our purpose, so we are always looking to connect with experienced Finance professionals—especially those with an impressive track record in Financial Control—as we build a pipeline for potential future opportunities within our Controllership team; by applying, you’ll join our talent community, giving you the opportunity to be among the first to hear about career opportunities that align with your skills, ambitions and career goals as they arise.

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting and Control plays a key role within our Finance General Accounting team, supporting subsidiaries across the London Stock Exchange Group. You will help deliver accurate financial reporting, standardize processes, and partner with global stakeholders to continuously strengthen our financial control environment.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver timely and accurate financial accounting and control services for LSEG subsidiaries.
• Standardize and document processes to build resilience and improve efficiency.
• Lead the onboarding of new activities and align processes with the Target Operating Model.
• Develop clear and effective training materials to support new team members.
• Ensure compliance with LSEG policies and maintain strong financial controls.
• Guide the team to meet tight reporting deadlines while upholding quality standards.
• Support external audits and collaborate closely with auditors to resolve queries.
• Contribute to group-wide projects and help implement new systems and processes.
• Build strong partnerships across Entity Accounting, Financial Control, Group Reporting, and Statutory Reporting teams.

What You Bring

• Passed finalist in CIMA/ACCA/CA with at least 5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience with partial qualification).
• Experience in finance shared services or managing similar scopes is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion, HFM/ FCCS, and Blackline systems.
• Strong foundation in financial accounting and accounting concepts.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead and develop a team across geographies.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with complex spreadsheets.
• Track record in process standardization and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt in a fast‑changing environment.
• Ability to work UK business hours.

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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.

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