At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce forecasts and report financial performance while explaining numbers to internal partners.
- Company: Lloyds Banking Group is committed to helping Britain prosper through innovative financial solutions.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work with advanced technologies like Power Apps and AI for process improvements.
- Other info: Experience with IFRS9 accounting is desirable but not mandatory.
- Why this job: Join a transformative journey in finance, enhancing systems and processes within Group Corporate Treasury.
- Qualifications: Must be a fully qualified accountant with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Requirements
- A fully qualified accountant
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar finance-based role
- An understanding or background in Treasury
- An interest in, and developing awareness of, GCT products and activities
- A curious mindset and strong appetite to learn new systems to improve financial control and reporting
- A good understanding of GCT’s role within the business and how it supports customers (Desirable)
- IFRS9 accounting experience or knowledge
We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.
What the job involves
At Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), we’re driven by a clear purpose - to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are passionate about making a difference to customers, businesses, and communities. Group Corporate Treasury (GCT) supports our Board by developing and maintaining the appropriate balance sheet structure to meet the desired Capital, Funding/Liquidity and Structural Market Risk appetite whilst providing the appropriate flexibility to accommodate.
We have an opportunity within the GCT Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, who are responsible for producing forecasts, reporting financial performance, and clearly explaining the story behind the numbers to internal partners and Group. This position requires someone who demonstrates curiosity about the drivers behind financial performance, asks thoughtful questions, and turns complex data into clear, simple insights.
They will work closely with the GCT Funding & Liquidity (F&L) desk, building strong and trusted relationships to provide value added analysis and support decision making through concise, effective communication.
- Support the preparation and reporting of GCT financial results, including forecasts and actuals, with a focus on clearly explaining what the numbers mean
- Develop a strong understanding of how different systems feed into the Profit & Loss (P&L), asking questions to build insight and improve financial reporting
- Track budgets, identify variances, and confidently explain movements in a clear, simple, and logical way to senior team members
- Translate complex financial information into straightforward messages that can be easily understood by non‑finance stakeholders
- Support stress testing activities, showing curiosity about how different scenarios impact the business and using results to understand key drivers
- Build a solid understanding of accounting principles and apply them thoughtfully to ensure accurate and well‑reasoned financial reporting
- Actively look for opportunities to improve processes and systems, using curiosity and initiative to support enhancements through Power Apps, AI, and automation
- Work with a variety of data sources and processes, asking thoughtful questions to help answer business and performance‑related queries
- Support senior colleagues with client and stakeholder interactions, communicating financial information clearly and following agreed processes and controls
We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone.
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Group Corporate Treasury) employer: Lloyd's
Lloyds Banking Group, located in the UK, offers a dynamic environment focused on financial innovation. Employees benefit from opportunities to enhance their skills with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to community prosperity.
