Junior Business Manager

BUPA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Junior Business Manager to support their Group Functions Technology team. In this hybrid role, you will ensure effective financial management, performance reporting, and aid in achieving strategic objectives. Candidates should have experience in a technology PMO role, a strong background in KPI development, and excellent problem-solving skills. Enjoy benefits like a competitive holiday package and health insurance while making a positive impact on lives.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Discounted dental insurance

Access to Digital GP platform

Emotional wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing channels

Qualifications

• Experience in a technology PMO or BMO role within a large corporate environment.
• Strong background in KPI and OKR development and reporting.
• Experience in operational financial management including annual planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership team to define KPIs tracking annual targets.
• Assist in KPI reporting, develop automation, and drive recovery plans.
• Consolidate financial actuals and forecasts for corrective plans.

Skills

Experience in a technology PMO or BMO role

Strong background in KPI and OKR development

Experience in operational financial management

Ability to produce clear business reporting

Familiarity with modern IT ways of working

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Description:

Junior Business Manager

Salary: From £48,000

Location status: Hybrid Working - once a week

Location: Angel Court, London

Role Type: Permanent - 37.5 hours pw

We make health happen

At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. With no shareholders, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Junior Business Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting our Group Functions Technology team. This role helps us deliver on our mission by ensuring effective planning, financial management, and performance reporting – all essential for transforming our technology operations into a modern, product‑centric model. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of health technology at Bupa, making sure we stay agile, efficient, and focused on what matters most: our customers and their health.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Support the leadership team to define and mature KPIs that track progress against yearly targets.
• Assist with KPI reporting, develop automation where possible, and help drive recovery plans when needed.
• Consolidate financial actuals and forecasts, identify under‑ or over‑spends, and ensure corrective plans are in place.
• Coordinate the annual operational planning process, including resource and cost forecasts, and prepare materials for approval.
• Develop and improve communication materials that explain our strategy and objectives, aligning with wider Group Technology goals.
• Continuously improve management reporting, including monthly domain reports and CIO updates, ensuring timely delivery.
• Optimise GFT meetings by preparing agendas and packs.
• Support governance frameworks for agile delivery and conduct delivery health checks.
• Help with team collaboration events and communications.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring:

• Experience in a technology PMO or BMO role within a large corporate environment.
• Strong background in KPI and OKR development, reporting, and remediation.
• Experience in operational financial management, including annual planning and forecasting.
• Ability to produce clear, effective business reporting in a technology setting.
• Familiarity with modern IT ways of working, including product‑centric models, DevSecOps, and agile delivery.
• Excellent organisational skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across teams.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family‑friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday each year (pro rata for part‑time), increasing with service, plus the option to buy or sell days.
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Annual performance‑based bonus scheme.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Option to join dental insurance at a discounted rate.
• Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile.
• Emotional wellbeing support and family mental health line.
• Financial wellbeing channels and support for carers.

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: IT

Locations: Angel Court, London