Provide high quality partnering support to the GCOO business area day to day
Produce and present clear, insightful management reporting to senior colleagues, including the Chief Information Office, Technology Platform Lead, Business Platform Lead and Group Cost & Investment Director
Identify, assess and proactively manage risks to the business cost base e.g. contract renewals and resource pressures
Build strong relationships with the Business Management team to drive a robust “no surprises” culture
Work with divisional teams in understanding business benefits, providing independent oversight of benefit validation and reporting
Financial governance and oversight, including SOX compliance and balance sheet control
Be fully engaged on any relevant Signature and Essential Actions
Ensure interlock on all investment/project benefits, payback and objectives & key results
Work closely with the Centre of Excellence to ensure high‑quality inputs, outputs and effective communication
Role‑model Lloyds Banking Group’s culture and leadership behaviours through visible, values‑led leadership

Fully qualified e.g. ACCA
5 plus years post qualified gaining deep financial experience, with an understanding of core financial principles and controls, including capitalisation and cost management
5 plus years gaining strong business partnering capability, with the ability to work constructively with a range of colleagues across divisions and teams
5 plus years leadership experience demonstrating the ability to prioritise work, provide direction, and support team members in a small team environment
Proven ability to engage in constructive challenge, both with and from the Business, to support robust decision‑making
Proven ability to apply judgement to resolve issues, raising when needed and working collaboratively with colleagues to reach the right outcome for the Group
Build effective working relationships across Finance, Technology and Business Management teams to support delivery
Demonstrate being comfortable managing urgent requests and changing priorities, adapting focus as needed while maintaining delivery of core activities.

Senior Finance Business Partner

Key skills