What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Finance Manager position at lbg?
End Date Monday 29 June 2026 We Support Flexible Working – Click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working Job Description Summary Role Purpose The Grade D Assistant Manager leads the day‑to‑day operation of AP, AR and Expenses within their workstream, ensuring service delivery, operational control, and colleague development. They act as the escalation point for process, vendor, and stakeholder issues; ensure work is allocated effectively (via Grade C SMEs); and own performance, reporting, and governance outcomes for their area. This role bridges operational delivery and team leadership, supporting the Grade E Manager by driving performance, workflow stability, and continuous improvement. Shape Key Responsibilities 1. Team Leadership & Oversight Lead a team of Grade C Senior Analysts and Grade B Analysts. Provide coaching, feedback, quality reviews, and performance management. Ensure the team meets SLAs, KPIs, control requirements, and reporting timelines. Conduct regular huddles, workload check‑ins, and skills development sessions. 2. Operational Control & Issue Resolution Act as the primary escalation point for vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and process exceptions. Maintain strong controls, quality assurance, and month‑end compliance. Review and approve complex journal entries, reconciliations, and prepayment schedules. 3. Workflow Management & Capacity Planning Oversee capacity, demand forecasting, and resource allocation. Set daily/weekly priorities and ensure optimal distribution of tasks through C‑grade SMEs. Monitor volume spikes, ageing positions, and process bottlenecks, taking corrective action. 4. Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement Serve as the senior offshore contact for Procurement, Finance Business Partners, and onshore stakeholders. Drive discussions on performance, recurring issues, and root‑cause elimination. Support vendor relationship management and oversee governance routines. 5. Process, Risk & Continuous Improvement Drive standardisation, simplification, and automation within processes. Identify control gaps and implement mitigating actions. Implement operational improvement projects and support transformation initiatives. Skills & Experience Technical 6–12 years’ experience in AP/P2P/O2C operations Strong understanding of accounting, controls, and month‑end processes Advanced ERP capability (preferably Oracle Fusion) Strong Excel & reporting skills Leadership & Behavioural Proven team leadership and coaching capability Excellent judgement and stakeholder influencing skills Strong communication and escalation handling Ability to operate in ambiguity and maintain team stability during change Job Description Role Level: D Position Type: Assistant Manager Function: Finance - LTC Finance (AP/AR/Expenses) Location: Hyderabad Technology Centre Skills & Experience Technical 6–12 years’ experience in AP/P2P/O2C operations Strong understanding of accounting, controls, and month‑end processes Advanced ERP capability (preferably Oracle Fusion) Strong Excel & reporting skills Leadership & Behavioural Proven team leadership and coaching capability Excellent judgement and stakeholder influencing skills Strong communication and escalation handling Ability to operate in ambiguity and maintain team stability during change We're Lloyds Technology Centre*, a tech and data company located in Hyderabad, India. We're part of Lloyds Banking Group, a leading provider of financial services in the UK and the UK's largest digital bank, with more than 27 million customers. We're changing financial services, and we want you to join us. With market-leading people practices and great opportunities for career and skills growth, we are committed to creating an exceptional colleague experience that is welcoming for all. Join us! *Lloyds Technology Centre does not offer financial services in India. Should you wish to contact us for any reason, please email us at: indiarecruitment@lloydsbanking.com For more Flexible Working Options please use the free text search, e.g. job sharing, variable hours, to identify relevant matches.