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End Date Tuesday 30 May 2023 Salary Range £57,078 - £63,420 Agile Working...
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End Date
Tuesday 30 May 2023
Salary Range
£57,078 - £63,420Agile Working Options
Job Description Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Group Finance Risk (GFR) team. We coordinate the application of the Group Risk Management Framework across Finance and are responsible for providing Assurance for its Financial Reporting processes.This is a new role as we look to re-shape the team and strengthen our expertise and capability, in particular around our SOX (Sarbanes- Oxley) compliance process and optimising the use of technology.
Job Description
The role provides a perfect opportunity to use your expertise, curiosity and growth mindset to help evolve our approach to assurance as we seek to place a greater emphasis on preventative controls and to improve our use of digital tools in SOX testing.
Being able to respond to internal and external change will also be a key element of the role and will position us well to influence the ongoing (Group Strategic) Finance Transformation programme.
In support of our drive to strengthen our financial control environment more generally, you will also provide support on risk and control matters across the end-to-end business processes as well as within Finance.
The role reports into the Senior Manager, Group Finance Risk.
What you'll be doing...
- Contribute to a central team of c.20 colleagues who are responsible for the the delivery of Group’s SOX assurance programme
- Challenge existing approaches and build on the quality of our assurance processes, identifying, recommending, and delivering on areas for improvement, including through the use of technology.
- Bring strong technical knowledge, capable of challenging on risks and controls, and end-to-end understanding of the control environment
- Plan and carry out assessments concerning mapping of key processes and controls and control testing.
- Draw conclusions and share outcomes of controls assessments, and other business insights with the GFR team and wider Finance Risk Business Partners.
- Work collaboratively with our external and internal auditors and across the Finance function.
- As a Manager within the GFR team, actively participate in driving and supporting the agenda on purpose, priorities, people and engagement.
You'll need...
- Professional qualification in related field (audit, risk management, accounting) with professional experience and financial competence
- Experience of controls assurance and knowledge of SOX and its application in relation to financial services
- Good understanding of control environments, including IT business applications and infrastructure in financial services
- Experience using technology enabled solutions to improve quality and efficiency of controls testing or other day to day activities
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to work with people at all levels
- Deliver insight, challenge and advice whilst building collaborative relationships across the Group
At Lloyds Banking Group we’re building an inclusive, values-led culture
where colleagues feel included and recognised for their contributions. Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to reach your full potential, whatever
your role or background.
where colleagues feel included and recognised for their contributions. Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to reach your full potential, whatever
your role or background.
We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation. We’re adopting collaborative, agile ways of working, to help us deliver the best outcomes for our colleagues, customers and businesses.
Here's what we can we offer you in return...
Whatever your aspirations, you can expect excellent benefits, continuous training and development opportunities and regular career development conversations to help you achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career.
You'll also receive a package that includes...
- Discretionary bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension, where we'll give up to a max of 15%
- Share plans
- 30 days holiday (plus Public)
We’re a very supportive team who care about your wellbeing. Our Hybrid ways of working means that you can find a work-life balance that suits you, with a mix of home and office working. The expectation currently is that you work a minimum of two days a week in the office. The role needs to be based in one of our hubs (Bristol, Edinburgh or Halifax) and we're happy to have a conversation with you around agile working arrangements, including reduced hours or job-sharing opportunities.
So if you have the skills we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Together we'll make it possible!
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.
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