Finance Manager - Financial Control (12-Month FTC)

Job Description JOB TITLE: Finance Manager - Financial Control (12-Month FTC)SALARY: 65,385 - 79,915LOCATION(S): EdinburghHOURS: Full TimeWORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.About this opportunityAt Lloyds Banking Group, we have a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper and to become the best Financial Services provider for our customers. Through our brands, our Group has a relationship with just about every household and community in the UK. We underpin the lives of millions of individuals and businesses and play a key role in helping to build a growing UK economy.You'll join us in Group Finance Support (GFS), a team of c200 colleagues within the Finance Division, providing centralised support and expertise to the rest of Finance and the Business.This role is a 12-month fixed term contract, supporting the Commercial Banking (CB) Financial Control team in Group Finance Support responsible for the financial control activity, reconciliation and basis of substantiation of data on a monthly basis.Day to day you'll be supporting with the following:Lead, coach and develop a team of professional individualsLead the month end process ensuring all deadlines are metCollaborating closely with a large number of internal teams including finance business partners, other GFS teams, operational teams, company secretarial and external auditorsTaking ownership of control issues or balance sheet breaks, ensuring that these are owned and remediating action plans are in placeCollaborating closely with a large number of internal teams including finance business partners, other GFS teams, operational teams, and external auditorsDelivery focused and thrives working in a time pressured environment over month endDemonstrate proficient stakeholder management skills and ability to create effective working relationships across multiple Finance teamsActively support and empower junior colleagues to assist in the creation of a successful and engaged team to achieve objectives and deliver above expectationsReview and oversight of junior colleagues' outputs, and timely escalation to appropriate management for issue resolutionProactively challenge processes to support a culture of continuous improvement and a curious mind-setMaintain a robust financial control frameworkWhy Lloyds Banking GroupIf you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.What you'll needA qualified accountant, preferably with experience of financial control and reporting and transactions.Excellent communicator, able to influence and articulate complex issues, building strong diverse working relationships across different parts of the Group.Passion for Financial control and reporting and questioning mindset.A leader with drive, energy and a growth mindset, who leads by example.Strong background of delivery and driving continuous improvement with a focus on automation solutions and driving innovation.Proven ability to build, influence, and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.Able to plan ahead and organises work in a systematic and organised way to ensure that personal, team and functional objectives are achievedBring a problem-solving approach with the ability to challenge and constructively debate key issues.Works collaboratively with a diverse group of partners, utilising well-developed relationship skills.About working for usOur ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:A generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual performance-related bonusShare schemes including free sharesBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on topA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesIf you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch! We'd love to hear from you!

Created: 2025-12-16