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Manager - External Reporting

Lloyds Banking Group, Bristol

Manager - External Reporting

£69860

Lloyds Banking Group, Bristol

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9aaa1b1d50844198b6c7de4555ebfab4

Full Job Description

  • Supporting in the production of the Group's and its principal subsidiaries' annual report and accounts, in addition to preparation of various schedules in the Group's 20F submission to the SEC and several reports to the PRA.
  • Proactively building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide variety of partners across the group, working closely with them to understand financial performance and key issues. Provide support and mentorship on the group reporting process where needed.
  • Supporting other teams within External Reporting and Accounting Policy, including contribution to key projects.
  • Supporting the team and the Finance Platforms as we set out to transform our consolidation systems.

    If you have a naturally enquiring and analytical mind-set and enjoy building and developing a broad range of relationships, then this could be the role for you!, Management and/or Statutory Reporting experience at a divisional, legal entity or Group level.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles gained either through ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other similar accounting qualifications.
  • Growth mindset, with enthusiastic and optimistic pursuit of continuous improvement, and a drive for making reporting processes simpler, more efficient, and better controlled.
  • A highly inquisitive approach, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing financial information.
  • Previous experience of SAP, Wdesk and Planning Analytics will be beneficial.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our Bristol based External Reporting Team. The team is responsible for the coordination, production and analysis of the Annual Report and Accounts, as well as various other statutory returns and disclosures, for Lloyds Banking Group and its principal entities on an individual and consolidated basis. We also support a broad range of reporting projects and operational improvements.
    • The role is right at the very centre of the Group and involves working closely with teams from LBG's many and varied lines of business including Group Planning & Reporting, Group Corporate Treasury, and Group Tax for insight and analysis in the production of our deliverables. The team is part of Central Finance and comprises approximately 20 colleagues across both London and Bristol. Our work forms the financial basis of the Annual Report and Accounts published and released to the markets each year. We also produce LBG's quarterly news releases and regulatory information reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) in the UK alongside other external reporting., We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including 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.

    The team already accommodates several forms of agile working practices and are happy to discuss options with you too. 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're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best. 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. As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability, you can also apply via our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Through the DCS, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability, whose application meets the minimum criteria for the advertised job role. We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process 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
    • We're dedicated to providing you with opportunities and support to develop you and to optimise your potential!

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