Location: Edinburgh
End Date
Thursday 26 November 2026
Salary Range
£116,535 - £137,100
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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 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.
- Additional Locations: Bristol Harbourside, Leeds Wellington Place
Job description provided by Lloyds Bank.
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