Senior Manager – Business Management

Lloyds Banking Group

. Drive performance and value across the Finance Platform using measures, governance and insight .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomSenior💰 £78,098 - £91,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business management and financial acumen, with a focus on performance, governance, and strategic insight. Capable of leading high-performing teams and driving automation and continuous improvement initiatives within complex organizational structures.

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Business ManagementFinancial ManagementData LiteracyTeam LeadershipPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Financial GovernanceWorkforce PlanningForecastingPlanningAnalytical CapabilityAutomationAI-Enabled ProductivityPerformance ImprovementInvestment GovernanceComplex Portfolio Management

Soft Skills

StorytellingCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Finance Qualification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesLarge-Scale TransformationPlatform Operating Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive performance and value across the Finance Platform using measures, governance and insight
Lead Business Management activity across FCOO, Finance and Technology teams
Shape priorities and investment decisions, aligning resources to high-value outcomes
Provide strategic insight and constructive challenge to Platform, Lab and FCOO leaders
Strengthen financial rigour across investment and BAU activity through forecasting, planning and governance
Lead workforce planning and performance management
Drive productivity and continuous improvement through simplification, automation and improved outcomes
Develop executive insight and governance materials for decision-making
Lead and develop a high-performing team
Champion automation, self-service insight and AI-enabled productivity across FCOO
Role model values-led leadership and accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in business management, performance, finance, strategy or operational leadership within a large and complex organisation
Strong business and commercial insight, using data and evidence to see opportunities and drive value
Excellent data literacy and analytical capability, translating complex information into actionable insight
Strong storytelling and communication skills, influencing senior customers through clear and compelling narratives
Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence across teams, disciplines and leadership levels
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capability, using challenge, judgement and evidence to shape decisions
Experience leading teams and developing colleague capability within a high-performing environment
Experience of financial management, investment governance and workforce planning across complex portfolios
Interest in emerging technologies, automation and AI
Professional finance qualification is desirable but not essential
Experience within financial services, large-scale transformation programmes or platform operating models would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working
Job share
Pension contribution of up to 15%
Annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares
Benefits adaptable to lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
Wellbeing initiatives
Generous parental leave policies
Reasonable workplace adjustments, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns
Professional development and career opportunities
Inclusive workplace and diversity, equity and inclusion support