Associate Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

Job title: Associate Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

About the Role We are seeking 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, applying strong accounting expertise and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. This role reports to the Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting and Control.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.