Senior Executive, Financial Reporting – Control
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Colombo • Sri Lanka
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About the role
- Lead the end‑to‑end execution of the BSL Technology Recharge Model, including monthly runs, cost‑base preparation, driver development, reconciliations, and output validation
- Prepare, validate, and maintain large‑scale cost and driver datasets (infrastructure, cloud, application-level inputs), ensuring accuracy, integrity, and robust control checks
- Drive the annual budgeting cycle for technology recharges, including cost‑base build‑out, version control, stakeholder alignment, and model execution
- Deliver variance analysis comparing budget, forecast, and actuals, highlighting movements, drivers, and implications for senior managers
- Strengthen data governance and control frameworks, designing and enhancing validation routines, documentation standards, and audit‑ready processes
- Handle complex ad‑hoc requests and statutory audit queries, providing timely, accurate explanations of model logic, data flows, variances, and control mechanisms
- Collaborate closely with global Finance, FP&A, Technology, and Corporate teams to collect inputs, align assumptions, and communicate outputs effectively
- Identify and implement operational improvements, streamlining working files, introducing stronger control points, and enhancing efficiency across monthly and annual cycles
- Build and maintain comprehensive process documentation, ensuring clarity, visibility, business continuity, and seamless knowledge transfer
- Provide training and technical guidance to team members and new joiners on model logic, data management, processes, and control frameworks
- Assume operational ownership of the TCO- Transfer pricing model for Technology Recharge allocation upon implementation, including cost‑base preparation, driver creation, model execution, and stakeholder engagement
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in General Accounting, transfer pricing/international tax or related fields
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Following a Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA)
- Proficiency in financial analysis and data interpretation
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in handling large volumes of data efficiently and effectively along with adequate control checks
- Proficiency in use of advanced excel such as Power Query and Power Pivots for data modeling
- PowerBI & SQL language knowledge is additional advantage
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
- Sound judgment and ability to make informed decisions in complex transfer pricing scenarios
- Proficiency in using financial software, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and Microsoft Office suite
- Understanding of SOX & IFRS will be an advantage
- Understanding of end-to-end accounting processes
- Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Comfortable with working autonomously
- Strong work ethic and team spirit
- Ability to work in UK hours (Hybrid working)
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Retirement planning
- Paid volunteering days
- Wellbeing initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisdata interpretationdata managementcost-base preparationdriver developmentvariance analysisdata governancecontrol frameworkstransfer pricingbudgeting
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsprioritizationproject managementsound judgmentadaptabilitywork ethicteam spirit
Certifications
CPAACCACFACIMA