Assistant Finance Manager

End Date
Thursday 13 October 2022

Salary Range
£32,680 - £40,850

We support agile working - click here for more information on agile working options.

Agile Working Options
Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion

Job Description Summary
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're inspired by a clear purpose; to help Britain recover and prosper and to become the best bank for our customers. What we do makes a genuine difference to families, businesses, and communities, and we're playing a central role in crafting a growing UK economy.

Job Description

Finance is key to that success by securing and building the financial strength and performance of the Bank. In the Centre of Excellence (CoE) we provide a service dedicated to enabling and serving Finance Business Partners, made up of three teams: the Planning and Analysis (P&A) team, the Reporting and Controls (R&C) team, and the Performance Improvement (PI) team.

You'll be joining the R&C team, supporting Investment Balance Sheet and Journal teams, although there is an expectation that the role will be flexible and support across the wider team, where demand requires.

Our ethos of Building The Best Team in Finance promotes a positive and empowered culture where you'll enjoy a diverse, innovative and exciting place to work.

The successful candidate will ideally be either a qualified accountant, or working towards their professional qualification.

The role is hybrid (any 2 days in office - between Tuesday and Thursday) and Edinburgh based and requires 35 hours per week however, applications for agile working arrangements will be considered.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Maintain a robust financial control framework including support of Month End Journals, Reconciliations and Balance Sheet
• Support the Investment Portfolio team in managing the transition to Platforms
• Review and oversight of junior colleagues' outputs, and timely escalation to appropriate management for issue resolution.
• Continuously promote and embed a process improvement culture within the team
• Represent Group Reporting and Cost Management across all key stakeholders, including the Costs CoE teams, Business Partners teams, External Auditors and Group Finance Support Teams
• Build and maintain regular contact and strong working relationships with key stakeholders

What about you?

You'll be looking to build on the finance professional career you've already started and be able to bring the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Good technical and numerical skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Technical experience includes Financial Control specific accountabilities i.e., Month End, Planning / Forecasting, MI/Reporting and Reconciliations & Control
• Some prior exposure to process improvement activity.
• Competent user of Finance systems and software eg. SAP

Desirable:

• Experience working within a COE or shared service Finance function, within a large, complex organisation.
• Financial Services experience would be beneficial.

You'll also be an adept communicator, with well-honed written, presentation and verbal communication skills.

If this is you, come and join our inclusive, values-led culture where we're passionate about making a difference! At Lloyds Banking Group we're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference, can be themselves and succeed on merit.

Here's what we can we offer you in return...

Whatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development and a career that's enriching and full of opportunity.

You'll also receive a package that includes...

• Discretionary bonus
• Cash sum of 4% which you can exchange for a variety of benefits or simply take the cash
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension, where we'll give up to a max of 15%
• Share plans
• 28 days holiday (plus Public)

You'll learn new skills and be given opportunities to grow and develop to help you achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career. We're a very supportive team who care about your wellbeing.

We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.

Are you interested in joining us? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you.

Will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Together we'll make it possible!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.