Business Manager Job at Barclays (London)

Business Manager

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , London ▼
Northampton
Knutsford

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

As a Business Manager, you will provide strategic, analytical, and operational support across cost management, workforce planning and governance. You will manage headcount, hiring, investment oversight, financial performance and cost management across Business Banking. You will work closely with Finance, HR, Transformation and Business Banking leadership and Business Managers to ensure effective decision‑making aligned to the Target Operating Model.

Job Responsibility:

Implementation of Target Operating Model, business development, and financial and non-financial resource allocation, providing strategic insight and thought leadership
Strategic support to and oversight of demand pipeline and the book of work, including assistance in the development and execution of strategic initiatives, projects, research, and analysis to support decision-making
Support to and guidance for operational efficiency and colleague/customer/client experience within the organisation, including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity, effectiveness and experience
Management of of people plan, talent development and succession planning including the identification of high-potential employees, provision of mentorship and guidance, and support to leadership development and diversity initiatives
Communication with internal and external stakeholders, management of communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams
Participation in compliance activities such as SMR and other regulatory registrations/certifications, as well as support for crisis management and risk mitigation, including the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and business continuity
Management of all organisational/team requirements relating to technology, real estate, people and communications in conjunction with relevant partners across the firm
Enablement of oversight of risk management and compliance with internal and external requirements, including internal Governance on critical control activities in partnership with the CCO team, such as Records Inventory and RCSAs
Cost control and workforce management of the Business/Function, including involvement in financial analysis and planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets

Requirements:

Proven experience in Business Management or Finance Business Partnering
A solid understanding of cost management and workforce planning
High attention to detail with an analytical mindset, and solid Excel/MI proficiency
Stakeholder management

Nice to have:

Data visualisation
Knowledge of business banking
Finance experience

What we offer:

Focus on wellbeing
Unique initiatives to enhance your wellbeing like our colleague allotment
Big opportunities
The workplace of the future
Hybrid working

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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