TSB Integration Finance Analyst | S2 | Budget and Synergies Management | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

The Budget and Synergies Management team plays a key role in the successful delivery of the TSB Integration programme. We provide financial oversight, budget management and performance reporting across a complex portfolio of integration initiatives. Working closely with Project, Finance and Business stakeholders, we help ensure investment is effectively managed and expected synergies are delivered. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to one of Santander UK's most significant strategic transformation programmes.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

This role is on a fixed term contract for 12 months. The Finance Analyst will support the financial governance, forecasting, budget management, and reporting activities across the TSB Integration programme. Working within the Budget and Synergies workstream, the role will provide financial insight, cost analysis and synergies tracking to support effective decision-making, budget control, and delivery of programme objectives. The role will work closely with Project Managers, Finance and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, robust governance, and effective management of programme expenditure.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Track actual expenditure against approved budgets and funding allocations.
• Support monthly financial processes including accruals, prepayments, and recharge activities.
• Ensure financial information meets Santander governance and audit requirements.
• Support forecasting and budget revision activities.
• Track resource costs, contractor spend and supplier expenditure.
• Deliver analysis and insight to support programme management decision-making.
• Monitor key financial and delivery KPIs.
• Reconcile resource plans against programme budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor supplier costs and external consultancy expenditure.
• Build effective relationships with Project Managers, Finance and external suppliers.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience:

• Experience within Financial Management (Required)
• Experience producing reports, financial analysis, or management information (Required)
• Solid analytical and numerical capability (Required)
• Experience working with large datasets and financial information (Required)
• Excellent Excel skills including data analysis and financial modelling (Required)
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills (Preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment (Required)
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, or cost management (Required)
• Experience supporting business cases and benefits tracking (Preferred)
• Knowledge of project governance frameworks (Preferred)

Education:

• Education at graduate level or equivalent experience in Finance (Required)

Hard Skills:

• Financial analysis and reporting (Required)
• Budget & forecast management (Required)
• Solid numerical and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Understanding of financial controls and governance (Preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Good attention to detail (Required)
• Analytical and critical thinking (Required)
• Stakeholder management and relationship building (Required)
• Ability to simplify complex financial information (Preferred)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range: £35,452.00 - £53,178.00 per annum (depending on experience). This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring. Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support. Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support. Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve. Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow. To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location. We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance. If you want to know more about the opportunity: Please contact Mohammed Haque - mohammed.haque@santander.co.uk