Finance Manager (fixed term contract)

This is a multibillion-pound deal that will bring together capabilities from both Companies, as well as moving existing technology assets onto the Azure cloud platform. The delivery teams will be jointly resourced and will use agile methodology to drive customer focus and to move at significant pace. This Finance manager role will partner with the Foundation and Migration (F&M) workstream and will report into the Director of Finance for F+. This role will require the candidate to embed themselves into the technology team, to ensure we are effectively utilising the funding mechanisms that were jointly signed as part of the deal. This includes significant CTA (cost to achieve) funding and Azure credits. The successful candidate should have proven track record to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and lead a team to provide valuable insight. Responsibilities:

• Foundation & Migration Initiatives - business partnering with the F&M delivery team to drive execution and outcomes
• Financial Performance- Analyse performance of monthly project actuals to pull out key trends that help inform forecasts. Work with project managers to ensure forecasts are robust given financial insights learnt. Drive linkage of spend to outcomes delivered. Support establishment of monthly savings reporting. Strive to improve processes and current ways of working.
• Financial Operating Rhythm and Planning- Provide support in establishing and driving the F+ Finance operating rhythm for outer year planning focusing on both costs to achieve, costs to maintain and business case savings
• Ownership of adherence to accounting policies to include quarterly impairment processes, depreciation schedules etc
• External partnering. The partnership has complex financial levers, that are subject to ongoing partnership and governance, so the role requires good working relationships; as well as providing supporting Procurement in their negotiations
• Partnership with key stakeholders across the organization, especially CMO team, D&A and Technology (I&C, Cyber, Cloud, Architecture)
• Ad-hoc finance support of Strategic Initiative projects within D&A Tech
  
  Experienced in working in a matrixed, global organization
• Experienced in FP&A and reporting background, along with desire to business partner key stakeholders
• Proficiency in working effectively and delivering results in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic, global business environment.
• Leads teams and gives thought leadership across functions of the business
• Demonstrate strong customer-focus with a commercial mindset, communication and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects with competing demands for resource
Education/ Certifications: Professional Finance Qualification - e.g. MBA/CIMA/ACCA

LSEG have entered an exciting strategic partnership for the development of next-generation data, analytics and cloud infrastructure solutions. Our customers' needs are evolving and so are financial markets. This partnership will transform the way customers discover, analyse and trade securities around the world. It will also advance our cloud strategy and build the improved resilience, efficiency and agility that our customers need. All customers will have access to our data and analytics capabilities through a single flexible infrastructure that is intuitive and responsive. If you are interested in being a part of this dynamic strategic partnership, we look forward to considering your skills and experience., 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. 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.