Director Finance BP - SAM EMEA

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 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

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 65 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 Profile:

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Director to lead strategic finance initiatives across our EMEA Sales & Account Management organisation. This role will be pivotal in shaping the financial strategy, driving commercial performance, and delivering transformational cost and revenue outcomes. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, bringing deep financial insight, commercial acumen, and a track record of delivering enterprise-wide impact

Role Summary:

• The role will form part of the Regional SAM Leadership team in EMEA to drive sales performance for the Region across our Regional Managed Accounts (RMA) and LSEG Customer Connect (LCC)
• Finance engagement will include operational focus across the matrix, working with a number of adjacent groups across to drive performance and offer insight to a range of senior level Partners and interested parties
• Overall, the role is a great opportunity for personal development in a key role that brings together the running of a specific geographical region with a wider perspective of how we can operate more efficiently to drive margin and delight our customers

What You'Ll Be Doing:

• Strategic Finance Leadership: Partner with the SAM Leadership Team to define and implement financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
• Business Partnering and Influence: Operate as the main Finance Business Partner for the SAM Leadership Team in EMEA, driving performance of Sales, Annual Subscription Value (ASV) and Revenue whilst ensuring effective management of operating expenses
• Performance Optimization: Spearhead pivotal initiatives to drive sales performance, including the design and adoption of incentives, tracking individual level performance, challenging forecast results and driving the key underlying deals within EMEA
• Deal Approval: Acting as part of the regional approval committee for key customer deals
• Global Collaboration: Working within the Global SAM Finance framework to collaborate on the consistency and efficiency of our global processes that are key to the delivery of our core Finance metrics. This will include collaboration across a variety of Finance teams (SAM Finance, Product Finance, Controllership and FP&A) to ensure we maintain a transparency of data and underlying processes to analyze and forecast outcomes for the EMEA region.

What You'Ll Bring:

• Proven experience operating at a finance leadership level within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Strong commercial foresight with the ability to assess customer value, and strategic alignment.
• Exceptional partner management skills, with a track record of influencing senior leadership teams.
• Deep understanding of financial modelling, scenario planning, and performance reporting across global operations.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insight and strategic recommendations.
• CIMA (or equivalent) qualified with extensive years of progressive finance experience in financial services or technology sectors.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking colleague who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

What You’Ll Get In Return:

• This is a great opportunity to express yourself in a Business Partnering role at the center of where LSEG meets are Customers to deliver Products and build value. Potential for significant exposure to a wide range of internal groups within LSEG and a real opportunity for influence

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Office First

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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