Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting and Control works within the Finance General Accounting team at LSEG, supporting subsidiaries across the London Stock Exchange Group. The role helps deliver accurate financial reporting, standardize processes and partner with global stakeholders to strengthen the financial control environment. It is a Senior Associate-level position.

Key responsibilities

• 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 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 work closely with auditors to resolve queries.
• Contribute to group-wide projects and help implement new systems and processes.
• Build partnerships with Entity Accounting, Financial Control, Group Reporting and Statutory Reporting teams.

Required profile

• 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.
• Ability to lead and develop a team across geographies.
• Track record in process standardization and documentation.
• Ability to work UK business hours.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion, HFM/FCCS and Blackline systems.
• Strong foundation in financial accounting and accounting concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with complex spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment.