Assistant Manager - Finance - Group Planning and Reporting Edinburgh, Scotland
Lloyds Banking Group
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland
38232 - 42480 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
End Date
Monday 27 March 2023
Salary Range
£38,232 - £42,480Agile Working Options
Job Description Summary
Consolidation of Group Results, both actuals and planning, working closely with divisional and central finance teams to analyse and produce insight for senior stakeholders
Job Description
At Lloyds Banking Group, our goal is to help Britain prosper and to do the right thing for customers. That's why we need someone like you that is motivated and hard-working to join our Central Finance Team.
This is an exciting and challenging role for a high calibre and analytical finance professional to gain a unique insight into supporting the delivery of the actual and forecasting results for LBG to senior executives and the potential to influence group decision-making.
Central Finance is a Finance Partner for the Group and operates at the heart of the finance community providing analysis, insight, strategic direction and control to a range of senior partners. It is an excellent opportunity for colleagues to challenge and stretch themselves, personally driving and shaping the function, and to ensure that LBG, as an organisation, continues to progress towards its strategic aims.
Within Central Finance, The Group Financial Planning and Reporting team is responsible for producing the Group’s key financial results including the regular monthly management results, the quarterly forecasts, and the annual 4-year operating plan. In addition, the team is responsible for providing support to the Group Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer in the presentation of the Group’s results, internally and externally.
The team is key to ensuring high quality outputs and leads the development of the Group’s reporting processes. The timely and accurate provision of this information, together with insightful analysis of business performance, to senior executives, Group Executive Committee and Board, facilitates decision making and control across the Group.
Our proud culture of Building the Best Team in Finance promotes a positive and empowered culture. You’ll enjoy contributing to a diverse and inclusive team and thriving in an innovative and exciting work environment!
What would you get involved in?
Consolidation of LBG Group and sub-Group results and assisting in the production of insight/analysis to develop a deep understanding of Group and Divisional performance. You'll support us with:
- External results communication including market messaging through Q&A
- Month-end management reporting
- Control over the Group’s ledger, ensuring this lands in line with expectations
- Quarterly forecasts
- Annual 4 Year Operating Plan (4YOP)
This will involve:
- Preparation of GEC/Board outputs to support Senior Group stakeholders including GEC and Group Board
- Understanding and effective communication of LBG Results from both Divisional, Legal Entity and Group perspective
- Building trusted relationships across divisional and central finance teams
- Use of Planning Analytics tool
- Contribute to team development activities including identifying and driving opportunities for process improvement and ongoing enhancement of our analytical capability
- Working in a fast paced environment
Who are we looking for?
It would be ideal if you were a qualified accountant and had experience in:
- Intellectual curiosity and analytical ability
- Self-starter attitude and comfortable dealing with ambiguity
- Collaborates effectively within a flat team structure
- Ability to form positive relationships with stakeholders
- Experience using Planning Analytics desirable
- Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint including how to effectively present financial and written information in a persuasive way
- Acts in accordance with the Group’s values and contributes to making Central Finance a great place to work
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
- 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. Our Hybrid ways of working means that you can find a work-life balance that suits you, with a mix of home and office working. The expectation currently is that you work a minimum of two days a week in the Office.
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.
We 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.
