Associate Manager, Financial Control (9-12 Months)

About the role

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is recruiting an Associate Manager, Financial Accounting & Control on a fixed-term contract of 9 to 12 months. The role prepares, develops and analyses financial information so that senior management can make informed decisions, supporting stability, growth and profitability. It covers core accounting skills across business divisions and reports to the Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting and Control.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end close processes to ensure accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet and adherence to group reporting deadlines
• Onboard additional scope and align the process according to the Terms of Engagement (TOM)
• Ensure the team meets tight reporting deadlines with high accuracy and quality
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and substantiations
• Support the external audit process by liaising with external auditors on their questions and requests
• Adhere to internal controls and the financial control framework
• Support group projects, implement new systems and processes, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Partner with Entity Accountants, Financial Controllers, Group Reporting and Statutory Reporting teams, and with FP&A, revenue assurance, cash applications and audit teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a passed finalist of a recognised professional qualification
• Minimum 4 years of experience in general accounting
• Background in a finance shared services environment is an added advantage
• Availability to work according to UK business hours

Required skills

• Core accounting transactions and consolidations, including account reconciliations and substantiations
• Production of reporting packs and schedules representing financial performance
• Hands-on experience in SAP, Oracle, Oracle Fusion and Blackline is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong English communication skills and attention to detail