Senior Accountant Financial Control - D&A

Role Overview: The Finance Controllership team at LSEG supports global financial control and accounting across the organization. As part of the Data & Analytics (D&A) segment, your role will involve contributing to the delivery of accurate financial reporting, analysis, and control. You will collaborate with multiple business divisions and entities, engaging with finance teams and stakeholders to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance in financial operations. Key Responsibilities: - Manage month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines and policies. - Develop a strong understanding of business processes to produce relevant financial insights and reporting. - Prepare cost schedules, commentary, and reporting packs. - Identify opportunities to improve controls and mitigate risks. - Collaborate with finance and business teams, supporting audit processes. - Contribute to projects that enhance financial systems and practices. Qualifications Required: - Qualified Chartered Accountant, CPA, or CIMA with experience in IFRS-based accounting. - Minimum of 8 years in a Big 4 firm or multinational company, preferably in the services sector. - Strong analytical and communication skills. - Ability to work effectively across teams. - Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Pyramid, Hyperion, or HFM preferred. - Adaptability, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. - Flexibility to work in alignment with UK hours. Additional Details: LSEG offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where finance professionals contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement. This role provides opportunities to work with experienced teams, develop expertise across global operations, and grow within a well-established financial controllership function. Join LSEG to be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. As a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, LSEG's purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. The values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change underpin LSEG's purpose and guide decision-making and everyday actions. Working with LSEG means being part of a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries, where individuality is valued and encouraged to enrich the diverse workforce. LSEG is committed to sustainability across its global business and partners with customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. The LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups, and colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.,