Analyst in Finance Data Operations Job at Barclays (Chennai)

Job Description

Join us as an "Analyst in Finance Data Operations" at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. Purpose of the role: To provide financial expertise and support to specific business units or departments within the organisation, and act as a liaison between the finance function and various business units, helping to bridge the gap between financial data and business decisions.

Job Responsibility

Development and implementation of business unit financial strategies, plans and budgets, using insights to evaluate the financial implications of strategic initiatives and recommend appropriate actions
Development of financial models to forecast future performance, assess investment opportunities, and evaluate financial risks for business units, and to analyse the impact of business decisions on financial performance and provision of recommendations
Cross functional collaboration to provide financial insights and guidance to business unit stakeholders
Identification of opportunities and implementation of financial process improvements that streamline financial operations
Support to business units in identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, including provision of training and guidance to business units on financial risk management and compliance practices
Analysis and presentation of financial data to provide insights into business performance, identify trends, and support decision-making
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
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

Requirements

A solid understanding of accounting principles, flow of accounting transactions and their representation in a Bank’s financial statements
Understanding of data good understanding of data elements, data lineage & data flow, and their impact on Finance data quality
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, interpret patterns, and understand interrelationships
proficiency in basic Excel functions is required
Ability to document findings in a visually appealing and intuitive manner for reporting to senior management, technical proficiency in visualization tools will be a plus
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
keen eye for detail, investigative mindset, and ability to troubleshoot issues
Accounting Knowledge
Analytical Ability
Data Visualization & Reporting skills

What we offer

Working flexibly
Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days onsite
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to providing a workplace that recognises and supports personal needs

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