Job Description

Purpose of the role

To support the day-to-day operations of the finance division providing insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Daily profit and loss analysis for business units, identifying and researching performance impacts, trends and insights.
• Compilation of regular reports, scorecards and presentations based on analysis for senior management.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Assist in calls and meetings with fiscal stakeholders.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues, facilitation of individual or group training sessions, and development and maintenance of training materials.
• Utilisation of data and data points in many forms (such as workforce, portfolios) to derive financials for key decision making and support of strategic conversations with senior leaders.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Finance Control

• Management of the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, rules and regulations.
• Support in identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and report on these financial risks to senior colleagues.
• Development and maintenance of a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure that there is no fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data, including regular assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls addressing any weaknesses or gaps.  .
• Development and implementation of up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
• Management of the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications, including collaboration with IT colleagues to integrate financial systems with other enterprise systems.
• Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provision of support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
• Coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.

Control Finance

Control Environment -

• Ensure all assigned Controls Testing related requirements are complied in accordance to the Barclays Control Framework and SOX testing methodology. .
• Support the AVP and VP in Yearly SOX Scoping and Half Yearly refresh.
• Perform Process Design Assessments, Testing of Controls (Manual,), Change Control etc. Understanding of Automated Business Controls and General Computing Controls.
• Prepare reports and MI for Control Committees and other Goverance Forums. Maintain and track Issues MI, DEA  and OET Planners, etc.
• Support the Assurance Leadership to drive a culture of Risk and Governance in Finance Governance and Controls,through Risk Campaign, and other activities.
• Support the Risk Management and Control agenda for Finance Controls Assurance, to identify the key business process risks, determine the design and operational effectiveness of all the controls and drive remedial actions.
• Identify Risks and Controls and develop an appropriate assurance approach.
• Coordinate with and support External Auditors in their Design Assessment and Control Testing.
• Identify and implement opportunities to rationalise the Risks and Controls without compromising on the Control Environment and Barclays Risk Appetite.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to create efficiencies in the process and implement them..

Compliance-

• Ensure compliance with applicable policies to Barclays Finance.
• Develop Subject Matter Expertise to ensure that all policies are interpreted and implemented as per Group guidelines.
• Perform regular testing and reviews across Business Units supported by Finance Governance and Controls Team to ensure 100% policy as well as regulatory compliance.