Finance Manager; Planning and Analysis, FTC

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join the Planning and Analysis team, looking after the Group Executive Functions (GEF) area
• We’re part of the Group Cost & Investment Finance Division, with this role sitting within a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Group Cost Management
• It reports to the Senior Finance Manager for Group Functions Planning and Analysis
• The CoE is dedicated to enabling and supporting Finance Business Partners and is made up of three specialist teams:
  Planning and Analysis (P&A), Reporting and Controls (R&C), and Performance Improvement (PI)
• You‘ll work closely with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) to support their business areas by delivering insightful Management Information (MI) for both month end and planning cycles
• Lead on the production and development of insightful reporting and MI packs for e.g. Flash, month end and planning rounds
• Lead on the production of forecasting and strategic 4-year plans, working closely with our Finance Business Partners to provide the relevant insight and analysis to assist them to have the right conversations with their respective business areas
• Review, investigate and challenge material exceptions and provide high quality commentary
• Creation of scenario modelling and analysis for FBPs to support in other ad hoc analysis. Exercising robust controls and review processes to ensure the information provided is of a high standard
• Actively assist and empower junior colleagues to assist in the creation of a successful and engaged team to achieve objectives and deliver with impact
• Continuously promote and embed a process improvement culture within the team
• Build and maintain regular contact and strong working relationships with key partners
• Working in the Group Cost & Investment team provides a fantastic opportunity to develop an understanding of the overall Divisional P&L, how this business operates and what influences the financial results, as well as gain exposure across the wider organisation. You’ll primarily be focussing on end-to-end cost management for the Group Functions areas

• A generous holiday allowance:
  You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
• A flexible way of working:
  Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
• Family leave:
  Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Flex cash:
  This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
• Health insurance:
  Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
• Colleague Offers:
  Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
• Financial products:
  Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
• Share plans:
  Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
• Pension:
  We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our ‘Your Tomorrow’ scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.

Ability to inspire continuous improvement in our systems and processes

Fantastic stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain a cross functional network

Understanding of, and agreement to, LBG’s vision and values

Finance professional, with a track record of personal growth and achievement

Minimum 5 years of technical experience including Financial Control specific accountabilities i.e. Month End Reporting, Planning / Forecasting, Analytical Review and Reconciliations & Control Understanding of Oracle and/or Finance Systems and Software Good team working ethos and ability to motivate those around you Curiosity and enthusiasm to understand, challenge, influence and agree actions in relation to business financial performance

We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply