Finance Graduate Scotland September 2022

Become a future leader for the Finance function that helps our customers and business partners to prepare for the future and grow, in a fast-changing industry.

Our graduate scheme may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.

Job Description

3 year scheme. Please note, the start date for this scheme is September 2022.

Help us go beyond accounting

Today’s financial markets are changing – perhaps faster than ever before. Emerging technologies, new competitors and customers' changing expectations are just a few of the things that are shaping our industry.

Our role in Finance, goes beyond accounting. We analyse those changes and advise our colleagues and customers across the UK on their next move. We’re here to uncover patterns they haven’t yet seen, assess the financial impact, and help them shape new strategies.

Given the speed at which these changes are happening, our work has a noticeable impact on the Group and, as a UK financial services leader, allows us to take a transformational and leading role in Helping Britain Recover.

Is our finance graduate scheme for you?

Are you inventive and passionate about building great relationships? If yes - you should think about joining us in Finance!

We are trusted advisers to the business. We come from diverse backgrounds, but we are all analytically minded, pragmatic and resilient. We try to see things in a different light; taking large amounts of complex information, and working with our businesses to create and tell the stories to help develop the right strategy.

Whatever your degree, if you love finding solutions and are excited to learn, we’ll help you to grow into a Finance specialist and a future leader of the Group.

What you’ll learn on the finance graduate scheme

This three-year scheme consists of three placements, where you’ll discover what it means to be a key partner in decision-making. Your placements will be in:

Core Finance

You'll build a strong understanding of the core purpose of a Finance function by getting involved in areas such as monthly reporting and budgeting

Insight Analysis

You'll develop your ability to provide new perspectives on a topic, working independently and presenting information to stakeholders. This could include helping to form our latest planning forecast

Business Partnering Finance Specialist

Lead relationships with both the Business and Finance community with responsibility for local outcomes/decisions, using bespoke analysis to advise and influence business decisions.

Along the way, we’ll support your studies towards a leading, industry-recognised professional accounting qualification, with plenty of study support along the way. And, given that Finance supports all of our business areas, you’ll have every opportunity to develop a diverse network of colleagues and contacts across the Group.

By the end of the scheme, you’ll have greater awareness of your abilities and interests, and a genuine understanding of how your work makes an impact!

Qualification

We’ll support you as you study towards qualifying to become a Chartered Accountant (CA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

The work you could be doing

• Building relationships with colleagues and customers to understand their needs
• Looking at the way we do things and sharing ideas on how we could improve
• Learning about our various businesses and the regulatory frameworks around them
• Analysing data to produce updates that offer real insight and inform business decisions

What's in it for you?

We know that people do their best work when they feel happy and valued. Which is why we offer a friendly and inclusive working environment with these great benefits.

• Competitive starting salary of £32,680
• Eligibility for group annual bonus depending on performance
• 28 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays and study days
• Take the extra step - We’ll help you to achieve an industry recognised, professional qualification with ICAS
• Your work, your choice - Flexible working hours and the support to help you achieve your perfect work-life balance.
• Healthy body, healthy mind - Access to private medical care and an Early Careers wellbeing hub, including benefits from our partnerships with Mental Health UK and Headspace
• A little bit extra - An annual cash sum of 4% in addition to your basic salary. You can use this to buy other benefits such as extra holiday days, driving lessons and more.
• Discounted products - Discounted LBG products and services – from current accounts to car insurance.

What you need to apply

A 2:1 degree or above in any subject area from any university.

The variety and experiences of our colleagues makes our workplace unique, so we encourage people from every kind of background to apply. It’s important for us, and it shows.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain recover. 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'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.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain recover. 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'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.