Description

About us:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

Our people:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a meticulous and finance-savvy Senior Lead Analyst to strengthen the integrity and reliability of financial data across planning, forecasting, and performance reporting systems. This role is critical to ensuring that financial insights used by leadership are underpinned by robust, traceable, and well-governed data flows.

Job Description:

• Assist in mapping financial data flows across systems and dashboards.
• Support the implementation of control checks to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor exception reports and investigate data anomalies or breaks.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams to document data processes and control points.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of data flows and control procedures.
• Participate in testing and validation during system changes or upgrades.
• Assess workflows to identify risk mitigation opportunities and articulate vertical/horizontal adjacencies.
• Rapidly assimilate business context, including understanding products, services, user profiles, and internal transformations impacting finance operations.

Additional Information:

• Flexibility to overlap with global time zones as needed.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree - MBA, CA/ICWA (Inter).
• 2-4 years of relevant experience post-qualification in FP&A, management reporting, decision support, or financial data analysis.
• Certification in Data Science or BI tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, Anaplan, and Excel-based reporting.
• Basic understanding of data governance and internal controls.
• Solid attention to detail and a proactive learning attitude.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience with planning/reporting systems - Oracle, SAP Business Objects, Hyperion, or other OLAP tools.
• Experience with ERPs like SAP and Oracle.
• Solid background in data analytics with a track record of delivering actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to work with global stakeholder groups across time zones.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; familiarity with Visual Basic and Power BI is a plus.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Team-oriented, well-organized, and results-driven.
• Curious mindset with the ability to understand business flows and context.
• Comfortable with evolving systems, processes, and organizational prioritie
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Communication

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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