Head of FP&A, D&A

Head of FP&A, D&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) for our largest division,

Data & Analytics (D&A) is a key, senior position within LSEG, requiring an experienced finance

leader who can work closely with the divisional CFO, their leadership team, the various teams

across the wider finance function, and with the D&A Leadership Team (DLT) / SAM LT.

This role will be critical to the smooth running across all pan-divisional activities and

interactions with the other finance teams, particularly D&A FLT, the respective Business Partner

teams across D&A and SAM, Group FP&A, Investor Relations, Financial Control, and the

Performance Insights team, including the articulation of the narrative around the divisional

financials and leading strategic initiatives within the Finance team. The role will lead pan-D&A

initiatives, ranging from commercial initiatives and M&A to process optimisation, working

closely with the relevant stakeholders (both finance and business leadership teams).

The role will play a key role interfacing with the D&A Portfolio Director and ensuring there is

alignment across the P&L to Capex and ensuring all key performance / return hurdles are met,

within envelope investment and coordinated across D&A and Engineering, given the significant

overlap across the two Portfolios.

In addition to this, the role will be the key Finance lead on the LMP initiative (LSEG Microsoft

Partnership) working directly with MSFT Finance leads and LMP leads, including anchoring

relevant financial oversight across Budgets, investment and returns, PEBs, QBR and ABRs. This

is a key focus area for D&A (and Group) and this role will be pivotal in ensuring we are delivering

to our multi-year Business Case commitments.

Role Purpose & Impact

1. Responsible for understanding, coordinating, and driving the performance management operating rhythm across D&A and ensuring the full interlock with the wider DLT and Sales business (SAM)
2. Lead financial reporting for D&A-wide financials, providing narrative and insight on performance to executive audiences, Investor Relations, and Group FP&A; working very closely with the Performance Enablement teams to ensure best-in-class
3. Lead all aspects of financial planning, including investment planning, to provide accurate forward-looking financials, with a clearly articulated narrative, identifying / securing opportunities and identifying / mitigating risks, all with a multi-year lens
4. Key business partner to Senior D&L Leadership team (DLT) and D&A FLT, providing recommendations on key initiatives across the organization (that have a direct or indirect link back to D&A).
5. Ensuring financial governance and delivery of major strategic programs, and overall investment portfolio management, working closely with the COO and D&A Portfolio Director.
6. Lead Finance oversight across LMP and working directly with MSFT to deliver to multi-year Business Case commitments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the divisional CFO, respective FLTs to provide strategic partnership to the divisional CEO and the divisional leadership team, deputising for the divisional CFO at key divisional and Group governance meetings where appropriate.
2. Provide insight and analysis on business performance, providing robust challenge and proactively identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency across the division, on a direct and fully allocated basis.
3. Act as the divisional lead for profitability and TCO analysis, coordinating across the division, working with specific stakeholders as required.
4. Provide financial input, analysis and insight into strategic decision making, strategic initiatives, strategic planning, budgeting, results reporting, Board/investor
5. Partner with the businesses on the development of the divisional strategy and operating plan and track progress against strategic priorities.
6. Use underlying trends, future business plans and external market factors to interrogate and challenge short-term forecasts, budgets and 3-year plans.
7. Support the divisional finance team in articulating monthly performance, key value drivers, key risks/issues/opportunities, and enable effective decision-making.
8. Partner with Group Strategy to draw on competitor insights and market intelligence for the division; maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of business drivers and bring a comprehensive understanding of how these fit into Group strategy and longer-range strategic plans.
9. Partner with Group FP&A and Investor Relations to develop the external narrative on the divisional performance, analysing forecasts vs. consensus and articulating drivers of difference.
10. Prepare financial analysis and performance updates for the Board and Investors as required.
11. Work with leaders across the wider finance team to optimise data reporting, data analysis, data visualisation, and performance insights, and drive adoption of best practice approaches across Finance.
12. Lead on strategic initiatives that impact the division, including M&A, large-scale reorganisations, other project-based work etc.

Required skills and experience:

1. History of providing strategic thought leadership, partnering and influencing senior finance & business stakeholders
2. Significant work experience in a variety of finance roles, including senior FP&A experience, ideally in a global matrixed organisation.
3. Strong understanding of external markets and key Financial Services trends, with
4. Demonstrate strong customer-focus with a commercial approach, communication, and analytical skills.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build broad networks.
7. Continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for optimising processes

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

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

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