Associate Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

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

We are looking for an Associate Manager who is passionate about delivering high‑quality financial insights and supporting confident decision‑making across the London Stock Exchange Group. In this role, you will prepare, record, and analyse financial information that helps drive stability, growth, and long‑term success.

You will work closely with teams across the business, apply strong accounting expertise, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This role reports to the Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting and Control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end close activities, ensuring recording accurate P&L and Balance Sheet transactions and full adherence to Group timelines.

• Support seamless onboarding of new processes and align them to the Target Operating Model.

• Drive timely, high‑quality reporting while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.

• Prepare and review Balance Sheet reconciliations and substantiations.

• Partner with external auditors by coordinating information requests and ensuring smooth audit cycles.

• Maintain strong internal controls aligned with Group policies and the financial control framework.

• Contribute to the delivery and implementation of new systems, tools, and process improvements.

• Collaborate with teams across Finance to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with Entity Accountants, Financial Controllers, Group Reporting, and Statutory Reporting teams as an active member of the Finance General Accounting team.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a passed finalist of a recognised professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CA).

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience.

• Strong foundation in core accounting processes and consolidations with an ability to ensure accurate general ledger balances.

• Experience in a finance shared services environment is an advantage.

• Deep understanding of financial control processes, reconciliations, and substantiation.

• Experience producing and delivering financial reporting packs and performance schedules.

• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Fusion, Oracle, or HFM/FCCS is preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across MS Office.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong collaborator who builds effective relationships across global teams.

• Comfortable in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and timelines.

• Process‑driven mindset with the ability to design, improve, and strengthen reporting frameworks.

• High level of accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work according to UK business hours.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

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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