End Date Thursday 26 November 2026 Salary Range £116,535 - £137,100 We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we use data and technology to shape better outcomes. As a key member of the extended Finance Chief Operating Office (FCOO) leadership team, you’ll lead Data Operations, helping Finance turn data into trusted insight, practical solutions and better business decisions. You’ll shape the strategy and roadmap across data, analytics, reporting and applications, while ensuring our critical services continue to perform reliably. Working with senior leaders across Finance, Data and Technology, you’ll help create a simpler, more connected and scalable data environment that supports Finance now and into the future. Job Description JOB TITLE: Head of Finance Data Operations SALARY: As per range LOCATION: Edinburgh, New Uberior House ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: Bristol Harbourside, Leeds Wellington Place HOURS: Full-time 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. About this opportunity A standout opportunity to lead a large team and shape the future of Finance Data Operations at one of the UK’s largest financial services groups, leading the transformation of the data, analytics and technology behind better business decisions. What you’ll be doing: Set the direction for Finance Data Operations, shaping the roadmap across data, analytics, reporting and applications. Turn Finance priorities into measurable outcomes, delivering trusted insight and solutions that improve decision-making and business performance. Lead critical data and application services, ensuring they remain accurate, controlled, resilient and responsive. Modernise the Finance data landscape, simplifying legacy solutions and building scalable, strategic and self-service capabilities. Connect Finance, Data and Technology, aligning priorities, influencing senior people and removing barriers to delivery. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, creating an inclusive, accountable culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Why join us? If you think all banks are the same, you’re wrong. We’re a pioneering, fast-changing business that’s shaping finance as a force for good. If you’re after a role where you can have an impact and do the best work of your career, you’ve just found it. What we’re looking for: Significant leadership experience across data strategy, data operations, analytics, reporting or data applications within a large, complex organisation, with experience setting direction and translating priorities into clear delivery roadmaps and business outcomes. Strong experience of modern data and analytics capabilities, including data platforms, analytics, visualisation and application delivery, alongside experience of simplifying and modernising legacy data environments. Experience overseeing business-critical data, reporting and application services, with a strong understanding of data governance, data quality, security, risk, controls and operational resilience. Proven experience of leading complex data or technology transformation, balancing strategic modernisation with reliable day-to-day operational delivery. Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, creating clarity, accountability and a strong delivery and continuous improvement culture. Strong experience working across Finance, Data and Technology, connecting business and technical priorities, building effective partnerships and resolving barriers to delivery. Strong senior stakeholder influencing skills, with the ability to use evidence and insight to shape priorities, investment and strategic decisions. And any experience of these would be really useful: Experience working within banking or financial services, particularly within Finance data, reporting or analytics environments. Experience introducing scalable or self-service data, analytics and reporting capabilities within a complex organisation. 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. This is a place for you 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 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 want to ensure all our candidates have the opportunity to shine. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the sure the assessment process works for you. 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 also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: • A generous pension contribution of up to 15% • An annual performance-related bonus • 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’ll learn and thrive? Apply today and find out more. 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. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers. Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future. Should you wish to contact us for any reason, please email us at: [email protected] For more Flexible Working Options please use the free text search, e.g. job sharing, variable hours, to identify relevant matches.

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