Associate Manager - FPA

Role Summary We are seeking a highly motivated FP&A Analyst to join the Data & Analytics Finance team. The role will support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities across D&A functions, helping business leaders make informed decisions through timely financial insights. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance Business Partners, Cost Centre Managers, HR, and Controllership teams to support the monthly management cycle, workforce planning processes, and financial performance analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional looking to develop strong commercial and analytical skills in a global organization. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Support monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic planning exercises. Assist in the preparation of workforce plans, including headcount, hiring, attrition, and vacancy analysis. Maintain financial planning models and planning templates. Analyze forecast variances and identify risks and opportunities. Management Reporting & Analytics Produce monthly financial reports and dashboards covering:Operating Expenses (Opex) Staff Costs External Workforce Headcount Metrics Cost of Sales Assist in preparing executive review packs and management presentations. Perform variance analysis against Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year. Workforce & Cost Management Track employee movements, plan transfers, organisational changes, and cost centre updates. Support headcount reconciliations between financial and HR systems. Monitor staff costs and provide insights on key cost drivers. Support workforce planning reviews with business stakeholders. Business Partnering Support Work closely with Finance Business Partners to provide financial insights and analysis. Respond to ad-hoc requests from leadership teams and functional stakeholders. Help identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvements. Systems & Process Support Support reporting activities across tools such as Workday, EPM, Pyramid, Power BI, and Excel. Assist in maintaining data quality and improving reporting accuracy. Contribute to automation and standardization initiatives. 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.