Assistant Finance Manager - GFS CB Control & Reporting

lloyds banking group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Finance Professional to join their Divisional & Performance Reporting team. This role involves producing accurate monthly management reports and supporting governance processes. Candidates should have strong technical skills and experience in financial reporting. The position offers hybrid working options and opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience with Financial Reporting and Financial Control.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and self-review skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management information packs.
• Deliver structure change requests per governance.
• Conduct variance analysis and process challenges.

Skills

Technical and numerical skills

Proficient Microsoft Excel

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant or progressing through professional qualifications

Tools

Finance systems and software

Job description

End Date: Wednesday 01 October 2025

Salary Range: £43,803 - £48,670

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share

Overview

At Lloyds Banking Group, we’re inspired by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper and to become the best bank for our customers. What we do makes a genuine difference to customers, businesses and communities and we’re playing a central role in a growing UK economy. Finance is key to that success by securing and building the financial strength and performance of the Bank. Finance is key to that success by securing and building the financial strength and performance of the Bank so we can help our 30 million customers. We love to do things differently in Finance. We encourage our employees to challenge the status quo and to come up with new and innovative ideas.

In Group Finance Support we're key to delivering that strength though the co-ordination, production, analysis and assurance of statutory returns and disclosures for the group (our "Results").

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Professional to join the Divisional & Performance Reporting team. This is a key role supporting the Commercial Banking (CB) division in the delivery of timely, accurate and insightful monthly management reporting and relevant quarter-end reporting. This includes but is not limited to P&L, Balance sheet, Margins and FX reporting. Also includes delivery of ledger change governance on behalf of Commercial Banking Finance a key support given the ever-evolving nature of the business and the direct impact on management reporting for the Business.

Please note this role is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and you are required to work from the office at least 2 days a week.

What are the requirements of the role

• Production of accurate and insightful monthly management information packs and governance MI for Flash versus Final, P&L, Balance sheet, margins reporting etc.
• Delivery of all structure change requests in line with Governance processes for all ledger change windows during the year (review and verification of SRF's, RAFs; ARF's etc.), ensuring owning advanced planning and deadline setting.
• Delivery focused and thrives working in a time pressured environment over month end.
• Demonstrate proficient stakeholder management skills and ability to create effective working relationships across multiple Finance teams.
• Undertake variance analysis and adequate self review and challenge of outputs.
• Proactively challenge processes to support a culture of continuous improvement and a curious mind-set.
• Supporting a robust control framework for all processes within remit.
• Build strong, sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.
• Undertaking ad hoc work and investigation arising from stakeholder requests.
• Support and get involved in wider teams and GFS deliverables and initiatives.
• Ad hoc analysis to meet the requirements of the senior team and Group Finance.

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 strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical experience includes Financial Reporting/ Financial Control specific accountabilities e.g. Month End, MI/Reporting and Reconciliations & Control.
• Competent user of Finance systems and software.

Desirable:

• Qualified accountant or progressing through professional qualifications.
• Experience working within a Finance function, within a large, complex organisation.
• Our team values are important to us so we are looking for someone who can assist and shape the culture of the team.
• A track record of process improvement and a keen interest in new technology.

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 keep your data safe. So, we\'ll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We\'ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

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.