Sales Director – Invoice Finance / Asset Based Lending, Mid Corporate

Lloyds Banking Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bank is seeking a Sales Director for its Invoice Finance team in Southampton. This role involves managing new business opportunities and requires proven experience in invoice finance and asset-based lending. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and credit assessment skills, with a collaborative leadership style. The position offers a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Annual performance-related bonus

Flexible working options

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Successful track record in providing Invoice Finance / ABL facilities.
• Strong credit assessment and analytical skills.
• Commercial experience managing high-value transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage new Invoice Finance opportunities in the Mid Corporate sector.
• Foster strong client relationships for growth.
• Lead structuring of financial solutions.

Skills

Invoice Finance / ABL facilities

Credit assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

End Date

Friday 29 August 2025

Salary Range

£97,665 - £114,900

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Flexibility in when hours are worked, Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

The Invoice finance Team plays a key part of the cashflow solution for many trading businesses and is a growth product both within LBG and the UK generally, making this an exciting area to develop a career within the wider Group.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Invoice Finance / ABL Sales Director to join our team. This senior role requires a strong regional presence in the marketplace to identify and deliver high quality new business opportunities through the design and implementation of bespoke invoice finance solutions. This role involves supporting businesses, new and existing clients with turnovers from £25 million to £100m, and implementing Invoice Finance / ABL facilities.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Sales Director – Invoice Finance / Asset Based Lending, Mid Corporate
LOCATION(S): Bristol
HOURS: Full-time
WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, involving at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at an office hub mentioned above.

About the Opportunity

The Invoice finance Team plays a key part of the cashflow solution for many trading businesses and is a growth product both within LBG and the UK generally, making this an exciting area to develop a career within the wider Group.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Invoice Finance / ABL Sales Director to join our team. This senior role requires a strong regional presence in the marketplace to identify and deliver high quality new business opportunities through the design and implementation of bespoke invoice finance solutions. This role involves supporting businesses, new and existing clients with turnovers from £25 million to £100m, and implementing Invoice Finance / ABL facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage, develop, and deliver new Invoice Finance and ABL opportunities in the Mid Corporate sector (£25m - £150m Turnover – mid-tier companies, multinational corporates, etc.)
• Foster strong relationships with new and existing clients to drive Invoice Finance and ABL opportunities and long-term growth.
• Analyze and evaluate the feasibility and relevance of proposed financial requirements, then develop and provide an Invoice Finance / ABL solution as necessary, with guidance from senior colleagues and/or supervising activities performed by a financial product development / specialist team.
• Cultivate strong relationships with coverage colleagues and key business introducers to ensure effective delivery.
• Lead the structuring of financial solutions and negotiate deals to drive success.

Why Lloyds Banking Group?

We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone, including you!

What You’ll Need

• Successful track record in providing Invoice Finance / ABL facilities
• Strong credit assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex financial information and structure appropriate solutions.
• Commercially proficient with validated experience of leading strategic, high-value transactions from origination through to execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage credibly at senior levels both internally and externally.
• A collaborative and empowering leadership style that builds capability, drives performance, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• A dedication to innovation and achieving outstanding client outcomes.

About Working For Us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK bank for business. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities. We’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, learn, and develop.

We were one of the first major organizations to set diversity goals in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location, and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health, or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

Benefits include:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to help shape your future as well as ours. Join us and grow with purpose!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose: to help Britain prosper. Our colleagues focus on making a difference to customers, businesses, and communities. With us, you'll have a key role in shaping the future of financial services, with many opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.

We keep your data safe. We’ll only ask for confidential or sensitive information once you’ve been invited to an interview or accepted a verbal offer. We’ll explain what we need and why, from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group representative.

We’re committed to a values-led culture and building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Together, we’re creating an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can make a difference.