Cost Business Partner – Commercial Banking

Lloyds Banking Group

. Act as a trusted business partner and key Finance contact for leadership teams across Business & Commercial Banking and Corporate & Institutional Banking .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £67,023 - £74,470 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, with a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights. Proven track record in building trusted relationships and driving operational improvements within large financial services organizations.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Financial Planning and ForecastingCost Management and EfficiencyStrong Excel SkillsPower BI and Financial Reporting Systems

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningForecastingBudgetingPerformance ManagementCost ManagementData AnalysisInvestment AppraisalProcess AutomationOperational ImprovementBusiness Case Development

Soft Skills

Business PartneringRelationship BuildingInfluencing DecisionsCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Power BIPower QuerySmartViewOracle

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCost AllocationsFinancial PerformanceWorkforce PlanningEmerging RisksCommercial AwarenessFinancial Acumen

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted business partner and key Finance contact for leadership teams across Business & Commercial Banking and Corporate & Institutional Banking
Support and challenge business areas on financial performance, investment decisions, workforce planning and cost management
Lead forecasting, planning and performance analysis activities
Challenge business plans, forecasts and investment proposals
Provide insight on cost allocations and their impact on financial performance and decision-making
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight
Support sustainable performance through cost management, resource optimisation and informed investment decisions
Identify and communicate emerging risks, opportunities and trends
Drive operational improvement, automation and innovation opportunities
Build trusted relationships across Finance, the Business and Centres of Excellence
Present commercially focused recommendations and financial narratives to senior partners and governance forums
Take ownership of outcomes and actions required to improve financial performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
Strong business partnering experience and ability to build trusted relationships
Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management within a large and complex organisation
Ability to provide constructive challenge, influence decisions and communicate financial insight effectively to senior partners
Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and storytelling skills
Experience driving cost efficiency, operational improvement and performance enhancement initiatives
Experience working with senior leadership teams and supporting strategic business decision-making
Strong Excel skills
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SmartView and financial planning/reporting systems such as Oracle
Experience of workforce planning, investment appraisal and business case development
Experience identifying and implementing process automation or reporting improvements
Experience working in a large financial services organisation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working and job share options
Pension contribution of up to 15%
Annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares
Adaptable lifestyle benefits, such as discounted shopping
30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
Wellbeing initiatives
Generous parental leave policies
Reasonable workplace adjustments, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns
Career development, job rotation opportunities, exposure to new challenges and collaboration across Finance and the business