Requirements
* Qualified accountant (or qualified by experience)
* Credentials that demonstrate working in a time-pressured and dynamic environment with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to develop a broad network across the organisation and collaborate to achieve goals
* A genuine drive to improve, and passion for making processes simpler and more efficient
* Experience of using PAX, and strong Excel skills (including model building)
* Understanding of the CB business and organisational structure
* (Desirable) Knowledge of applications such as Power BI would be an advantage
* 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
What the job involves
* WORKING 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. Colleagues with disabilities can be supported with workplace adjustments including hybrid working expectations in line with our Flexibility Works policy
* Are you looking for a new role, in a high-profile team? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Product modelling Team in Commercial Banking (CB) Finance, based in Bristol
* CB Finance supports the CB businesses, Business & Commercial Banking and Corporate & Institutional Banking. Both are integral areas of LBG, offering customers a full suite of core banking products, including lending, transaction banking, working capital management and financial markets
* CB Finance plays a key role in providing analysis and insight on business performance. We have c.200 finance colleagues spread across 3 hubs in London, Edinburgh and Bristol, with a smaller number of colleagues in international offices. We operate as both a control function and partner to the business
* The Product modelling team is responsible for the overview of product performance, used for financial reporting, and forecasting future trends supporting the Group planning process. The team works closely with the product and coverage finance business partner teams (FBPs) and wider CB Finance teams, Group Finance, Group Corporate Treasury and the Finance Platform, collaboratively providing effective insight and decision support
* We promote a positive, empowered culture, giving each other the support and space to deliver well in role. You’ll enjoy working as part of a diverse and inclusive team, thriving in an innovative and encouraging work environment
* Day to day you’ll be involved with a variety of activities including :-
* Deliver the financial reporting, performance and planning overview for specific products within CB
* Work with the wider Flash and Planning team to support delivery of the CB Flash and Forecast submissions into Group Finance
* Build key relationships with FBP teams and Finance centres of excellence to deliver well together, understand income drivers and gather relevant inputs for the performance and planning process
* Improving the efficiency of processes, while identifying and stopping redundant activity
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