Lead and develop a team of finance professionals in Cost Management at Lloyds Banking Group. Oversee operations, compliance, and drive improvements across financial controls.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing and resilient team of c 90 people.
Provide oversight, guidance and training support as needed to deliver on the objectives of the team.
Oversee and lead the day-to-day operations ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with internal SLAs and regulatory requirements
Responsible for ensuring robust risk and controls management processes, including SOX and RCSA, are embedded within the team, and instil a ‘no-surprises’ high quality Financial Control environment.
Ownership of the Oracle cost dashboards, development and access management including prioritisation of the reporting backlog with the Platform
Coordinate the monthly processes and associated reconciliations and analysis to ensure cost journals and balances are substantiated to appropriate standards
Own and be accountable in driving resolution of issues at pace, collaborating effectively across internal and external stakeholders to get the best solution for LBG.
Drive an environment of curiosity, continuous improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the team
Ensure compliance with the relevant consumer codes of practice such as PPP, continually driving better results.
As a key member of the Leadership team, drive the cultural change to ensure that GC&I is well placed to deliver for now and for the future
Drive and positively influence key GC&I partners including Platform, Sourcing, Finance Directors, Risk Partners, External auditors and Suppliers
Requirements
A qualified accountant with significant PQE preferably in the financial services industry
Experienced leader with drive, energy and a growth mindset, who leads by example and has led a large team
Proficient in P2P, AR, reconciliation and controls processes and tools; combined with team leadership experience in this area
Ability to attract, inspire and lead a successful, diverse professional team actively managing performance to realise potential and retain talent.
Strategic thinker, with a passion for creating and driving future transformation and continuous improvement within Finance teams
Strong experience in Risk and Control frameworks, including LBG ORSCA and SOX, and liaising with External Auditors
Prior experience of leading through system, process or cultural change
Excellent communicator, able to influence and articulate complex issues at all levels across LBG, building strong diverse working relationships across different parts of the Group
Benefits
A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
An annual performance-related bonus
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
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