Director, FP&A

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 commitment 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 70 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 culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence 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.

Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Finance Director to lead financial planning for LSEG’s global Engineering function. This role is pivotal in shaping financial strategy, driving operational planning, and ensuring alignment with LSEG’s transformation agenda and technology investment priorities. As Finance Director, you will partner closely with senior engineering and finance leaders to deliver actionable insights, optimise investments, and strengthen financial governance across a dynamic, matrixed organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Transparency: Apply TBM frameworks and TCO analysis to ensure transparency and accountability in engineering spend. Translate cost data into meaningful insights for investment prioritisation and value realisation.
• Profitability Analysis: Support cost allocation and margin improvement across business units. Partner with Technology Finance and Engineering Operations to ensure accurate cost attribution and benchmarking. Work with Group Finance to allocate engineering costs accurately across business units and products.
• Planning & Forecasting: Support and coordinate budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasts for Engineering. Build models for engineering investments, cloud spend, and transformation initiatives. Align planning with LSEG’s strategic priorities, including Project Beacon and technology modernisation.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Transformation leaders to enable informed decision-making. Advise on capital planning, resource allocation, and cost optimisation.
• Performance Management: Track engineering KPIs, productivity metrics, and cost drivers. Deliver actionable insights through monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Process Excellence: Drive adoption of Oracle Fusion and EPM tools; champion automation and data visualisation.
• Leadership: Manage and mentor a global FP&A team, fostering a high-performance culture built on collaboration, integrity and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics; MBA or professional qualification preferred.
• Extensive FP&A experience, ideally in technology or engineering within a global organisation.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Oracle Fusion, Anaplan, Tableau or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with TBM, TCO modelling, and cost allocation frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud economics, agile engineering environments, and capital vs. expense treatment.
• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts and provide clarity in decision-making.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation with global reach.

Why Join Us?

Shape financial strategy for a global technology organisation, influence investment decisions, and lead a high-impact team. At LSEG, we value diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning—and we’re committed to your growth.

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