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Our advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and industry expertise transform our unparalleled data into unique insight delivered through data and analytics services, news and commentary, and publications.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our global teams span data and analytics, product management, editorial and market analysis, technology, marketing, sales, and customer success.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Role Profile </span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p>We are seeking a highly capable <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Group Finance Manager</span> to play a central role in managing the Group’s financial reporting, audit delivery, accounting compliance, and technical accounting. This is a key position within the Finance leadership team, taking ownership of the month‑end close, consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, and IFRS technical matters.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The role will act as the primary accounting and technical business partner for internal stakeholders, ensuring rigour, clarity, and high‑quality financial insight across the Group. It will also provide day‑to‑day oversight of the accounting function, guiding and supporting the finance operations team.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with senior Finance leaders including the Commercial Finance Director, as well as the CFO.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To be successful, the Group Finance Manager will deliver consistently accurate reporting, drive timely completion of statutory and audit milestones, and elevate accounting governance across the organisation.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities </span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Annual Report, Audit &amp; Statutory Accounts</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of Group and subsidiary audits, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Own the preparation of consolidated IFRS statutory accounts and other local statutory filings, ensuring high‑quality disclosures and compliance.</li>\n<li>Coordinate audit deliverables, ensuring all working papers and schedules meet audit standards.</li>\n<li>Manage UK and overseas statutory accounts processes (Singapore, UAE, India), working with local advisors as required.</li>\n<li>Oversee technical accounting areas including goodwill impairment, going concern assessment, and disclosure requirements.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Accounting Compliance &amp; 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If you're excited about working for us and have most, but not all of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please let us know of any adjustments we need to make for you to show us your best self.</p>",
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