Senior Finance Analyst

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

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* As at 31 March 2026

Purpose of role:

As the Senior Finance Analyst, you will be working across Market Data, Fund Recharge and the Payments teams. You will play a central role in operating and continuously improving the data and research cost allocation model, building close working relationships with business management teams across Man Group's investment management functions to ensure data and research costs are understood, allocated appropriately and well governed.

Specific responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end production of the annual data and research budget and deep-dive reforecasts throughout the year, working closely with the Data Science and Sourcing and Finance Business Partnering teams, managing the timeline autonomously with accountability for delivering a robust, well-reviewed and appropriately challenged final output. Manage the data and tools for calculating data cost allocations ensuring accuracy, integrity and fitness for purpose at all times
• Produce and present to senior management monthly cost reporting and budget variance analysis.
• Design, produce and monitor appropriate controls to ensure allocations are applied correctly across large datasets
• Action month end processes to validate data, and ensure accruals have been correctly calculated and posted
• Workday invoice review and approval
• Produce data and research packs for investment management oversight committees
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to agree appropriate allocation methodologies, providing constructive challenge where necessary
• Drive continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures, proactively identifying and implementing enhancements
• Support data cleansing activities to ensure accurate population of data across systems (Workday, MDM)
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as they arise

Technical competencies:

• Strong academic background with well-developed mathematical and analytical skills
• 3 years experience within a similar role in financial services
• Proven experience working in a Finance team; investment management or investment banking exposure is advantageous but not essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences including senior stakeholders; demonstrated experience producing well-structured presentation packs Advanced excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, sumif and similar)
• Familiarity with Power BI is preferred, and an aptitude for AI tools is highly valued
• Comfort learning new systems quickly and applying them effectively
• Ambitious, inquisitive and driven, with a strong attention to detail and a comfort in challenging stakeholders

Core behaviours

• Delivery-focused, proactive and self-sufficient
• Detail-oriented and controls-focused, with a genuine appreciation for why rigour and accuracy matter in a cost allocation context
• Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments, building trusted relationships and challenging others, whilst maintaining independence and objectivity

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.