Senior Technical Application Specialist

Lloyds Bank plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Application Specialist to lead complex projects within the Finance Platform. This role requires an experienced Oracle EPM specialist who can mentor junior members and implement best practices. You'll collaborate across departments to ensure alignment with broader goals while fostering innovation and contributing to technical strategies. With a generous benefits package and a commitment to diversity, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Annual bonus award

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud and its applications.
• Proven track record in delivering Oracle EPM outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects and mentor junior team members.
• Develop and implement best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with departments to align objectives.

Skills

Oracle EPM Cloud

EPCM

Freeform

EPBCS

Narrative Reporting

EDMCS

Problem Solving

Tools

Apache Groovy

Job description

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Senior Technical Application Specialist

Apply locations Bristol Edinburgh Princes Exchange time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 5, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id 134585

End Date

Wednesday 04 June 2025

Salary Range

£70,929 - £78,810

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

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Technical Application Specialist

SALARY: £70,929 - £80,000

LOCATION: Bristol

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in our Bristol office.

About this opportunity…

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Application Specialist to join the Planning, Analytics, Management Reporting and Cost Management Lab in the Finance Platform. You’ll be an experienced Oracle EPM specialist capable of handling complex projects and mentoring junior team members.

About us…

Like the modern Britain we serve, we’re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We’re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

What you’ll do…

• Lead complex technical projects within the specialist area

• Develop and implement best practices and standards

• Mentor junior specialists and team members

• Collaborate with other departments to align specialist work with broader objectives

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies

• Conduct root cause analysis for critical issues

• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot projects

• Represent the specialist team in inter-departmental meetings

• Contribute to the development of technical strategies

• Oversee the implementation of complex technical solutions

• Provide expert consultation on critical technical decisions

• Foster innovation within the team

• Contribute to thought leadership through articles, presentations, or whitepapers

What you’ll need…

• Excellent understanding of Oracle EPM Cloud and its suite of applications including EPCM, Freeform, EPBCS, Narrative Reporting, EDMCS.

• Extensive experience in configuring business solutions in EPCM and Freeform with the perspective of dentifying shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures

• Proven track record of delivering prescribed outcomes for Oracle EPM within established knowledge management systems.

• Defines, delivers, and adapts Oracle EPM Cloud to meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.

• Strong ability to analyse specified problems and issues to find the best technical and/or professional solutions.

It would be great if you also had…

• Understanding of OIC and application integrations

• Good working knowledge of Apache Groovy

About working for us…

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. 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. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We’re disability confident. So, if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes…

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!

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.

About Us

With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.

Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.

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