Finance Business Partner – Group Finance

** End Date
** Tuesday 10 February 2026
** Salary Range**£65,385 - £72,650
** Flexible Working Options
** Hybrid Working, Job Share
** Job Description Summary
** Step into a role where you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that thrives on innovation and supports your growth every step of the way. As trusted advisors to Divisional Finance and the Finance Platform, you’ll deliver sharp insight and analysis across a £400m cost base to drive confident, strategic decision making.
You’ll collaborate closely with partners to produce impactful reporting, shape forecasts and long term plans. With ownership of financial control and the freedom to tackle problems head on, you’ll be at the heart of how we plan, steer and optimise performance. If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of finance in a fast moving, purpose driven organisation, this is where you’ll make your mark!
** Job Description
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* JOB TITLE:

Finance Business Partner – Group Finance
**** SALARY**: as per pay range
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* LOCATION:

Harbour side, Bristol
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LOCATION:

Edinburgh
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* HOURS:

Full Time, 35 hours per week
**** WORKING PATTERN**:
Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days (or 40% of our time) per week at one of our office sites.
** About this Opportunity
** You’ll enjoy contributing to a diverse and inclusive team and growing in an innovative and exciting work environment!

The team acts as trusted advisors to the Divisional Finance areas, including the Finance Platform, providing insight and analysis to support informed decision making and leading on budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting across a combined annual BAU/Investment cost base of c.£400m.We’ll provide dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development, helping you to perform at your best and support you in fulfilling your future potential.
** Why Lloyds Banking Group
** If you think all banks are the same, you’d be wrong! We’re an innovative, fast-changing business that’s shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that’s empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.
** Day to day responsibilities
*** Working closely with Planning & Analysis to produce regular insightful financial reporting, conducting monthly reviews with Divisional Finance Directors and other key stakeholders across BAU & the Finance Platform.
* Close collaboration with your business areas to prepare robust quarterly forecasts and 4/6 Year Operating Plans.
* Horizon scanning for risks and opportunities.
* Financial control for Finance costs, benefits and balance sheet.
* Taking ownership to drive problem solving.
** What you’ll need
*** Fully qualified accountant (preferable).
* Strong people and communication skills.
* Ability to communicate to finance and non-finance colleagues.
* Strong business partner with the ability to deliver a clear financial story.
* Commercially curious mindset with ability and confidence to challenge and influence.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Flexibility and ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
** About working for us
** Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

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.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.
** We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
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