Senior Manager, Group Finance Risk

Job Description

End dateFriday 30 June 2023 Salary range£78,634 - £92,510 We support agile workingClick here for more information on agile working options. Agile Working OptionsOther Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job descriptionJOB TITLE:Senior Manager, Group Finance RiskSALARY: £78,634 to £108,310 (dependent on location)LOCATION(S): Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, LondonHOURS: Full-timeWORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.About this opportunityThis role is key as we continue to strengthen our Risk Assurance expertise and capability, in particular around our approach to SOX (Sarbanes- Oxley) compliance process.The Group Finance Risk (GFR) team oversee the application of the Group Risk Management Framework across Finance, and are responsible for providing Assurance for its Financial Reporting processes.The role provides a perfect opportunity to use your expertise and natural desire for change as we refresh our approach to assurance, to place a greater emphasis on preventative, business controls and use of technology.Responding to internal and external change is key. This will position us well to influence the (Group Strategic) Finance Transformation programme, and internal control developments in the UK Corporate Governance Code in the future.As a Senior Manager in the Group Finance Risk team, you’ll:

• Provide expert guidance on the implementation of our newly refreshed SOX methodology; identifying and recommending further areas of improvement as we embed changes in our approach
• Ensure our SOX scope is regularly refreshed to reflect business and regulatory change, and industry best practice.
• Collaborate across the risk and controls assurance landscape, in relation to both internal and external change
• Develop a team with strong technical knowledge, capable of challenging and consulting on risks and controls, and end to end understanding of the control environment - through training, consultation, providing expert guidance and advice
• Help drive forward our agenda of improved use of technology and tools in the SOX landscape
• Work collaboratively with our external and internal auditors and across the Finance function

Why Lloyds Banking GroupLike the modern Britain we serve, we’re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We’re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too...What you’ll need:

• Professional qualification in related field (audit, risk management, accounting) with in-depth specialist risk capabilities, professional knowledge and financial competence
• Specialist knowledge of SOX and its application in relation to financial services, within a changing environment
• Very strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to work with people at all levels
• A track record of delivering influential insight, challenge and advice whilst building collaborative relationships across the Group through excellent stakeholder management

And any experience of this would be really useful:A good understanding of control environments around IT business applications and infrastructure in financial services.About working for usOur focus is to ensure were inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.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.And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.We’re disability confident. So if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, 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

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive Apply today and find out more.