Lead Technical Application Specialist

Lloyds Banking Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Lead Technical Application Specialist to join their Engineering team in Edinburgh. The role involves leading a technology team, managing change, and advising on technical improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Oracle EPM and strong interpersonal skills, fostering an inclusive culture while driving impactful work.

Benefits

Up to 15% pension contribution

Annual bonus based on group performance

Share schemes including free shares

Flexible benefits like shopping discounts

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical leadership experience with extensive knowledge in Oracle EPM.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor technology teams focusing on change and service management.
• Define process improvements and technical enhancements after implementing Oracle Fusion.
• Manage issues with existing scripts using relevant tools.

Skills

Technical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Oracle EPM

Power BI

SQL

Google Cloud

Oracle architecture

Windows

Linux

Job description

End Date

Monday 16 June 2025

Salary Range

£90,440 - £106,400

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

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Lead Technical Application Specialist

SALARY: £90,440 - £110,000

LOCATION: Bristol

HOURS: Full-time

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, involving at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our Bristol office.

About this opportunity…

This senior management role is within the Engineering team in our Planning, Analytics, Management Reporting and Cost Management Lab (PAR&CM), part of the Finance Platform. You will lead, coach, motivate, mentor, and support your technology team, focusing on change management, service management, recruitment, and strategic direction. You will support a complex landscape involving regulatory change, finance transformation, and legacy systems, while supporting inbound change from the wider business.

If you’re up for a challenge and shaping the growth of the lab, apply now!

About us…

We’re on an exciting journey, investing in our people, data, and technology, leading to innovative projects and new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What would you get involved with…

Having recently implemented Oracle Fusion and Oracle EPM Cloud modules, you’ll define process improvements, recommend technical enhancements, and stay current with industry trends. You’ll be an expert on project lifecycle and delivery, advising on agile or waterfall methodologies, and managing issues with existing scripts using relevant tools and experience.

What do you need to be considered for this job…

You should have hands-on technical leadership experience, blending proven leadership with technical expertise. We encourage diverse backgrounds but require:

• Extensive experience in Oracle EPM, especially EPM Cloud, managing change across complex landscapes
• Experience with Oracle architecture including FSDF, DIH, ODI, OIC, ERP, EPM, OAC, FAW
• Familiarity with Windows, Oracle, Linux, SQL, Power BI, Google Cloud
• Technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to foster an inclusive culture
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

About working for us…

We value inclusivity and diversity, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and are disability confident. Reasonable adjustments can be made during recruitment upon request.

Benefits include…

• Up to 15% pension contribution
• Annual bonus based on group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Flexible benefits like shopping discounts
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Join us to do impactful work that makes a difference to millions!

At Lloyds Banking Group, our purpose is to help Britain prosper. We focus on making a difference for customers, businesses, and communities, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.

We prioritize data security, only requesting sensitive information during formal recruitment stages, and explain our processes clearly.

We are committed to a values-led, inclusive culture that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities, giving everyone a chance to contribute and succeed.