Finance Manager, Group FP&A

6 MONTH SECONDMENT ROLE The role is responsible for preparing reporting, forecasts and analysis for stakeholders across the business, including supporting reporting to ExCo and the Board. This is a Manager role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Group FP&A, and will work closely with colleagues across Group FP&A and the wider finance function. The role involves collaborating with FP&A and Finance Business Partner teams across LSEG Group’s divisions and functions to prepare and deliver insightful analysis that supports effective decision making. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, developing a strong understanding of the business and applying this knowledge to provide relevant and actionable financial insight. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities Monthly Reporting Develop a strong understanding of LSEG's businesses to support the preparation of management reporting and analysis for senior finance leaders and other stakeholders. Prepare analysis, materials and key messages to support Executive and Board reporting. Partner with Group FP&A, Divisional and Functional Finance teams, and wider Finance teams such as Treasury and Financial Control to deliver timely and insightful reporting. Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, working closely with Financial Control to ensure accurate reporting and analysis. Budgeting and forecasting Support the delivery of Group budgeting, forecasting, plan transfer and stress-testing processes. Work closely with Divisional and Functional FP&A teams, Finance Business Partners and Finance Systems teams to ensure planning processes are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Assist in the preparation of analysis and reporting for senior leadership throughout the planning cycle. Transformation Support Finance transformation from a FP&A perspective, providing input and analysis to drive the intended outcomes of the program. Contribute to improvements in FP&A processes, reporting and ways of working. Key Relationships Group FP&A team, Divisional and functional FP&A, FinCon, Treasury, Investor Relations, Integration team, People function Technical/Professional Skills & Proficiencies Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, able to grasp and distil key messages to provide meaningful and valuable commentary Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information, identify key drivers and translate analysis into clear and meaningful insights Strong collaboration and business-partnering skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance and non-Finance teams Strong MS Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint) Knowledge and understanding of ERPs and other financial systems Degree qualified and accounting certification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA etc.) and / or MBA