Finance Director Job at Barclays (London)

Finance Director

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As part of the Finance team, you'll help shape Barclays' financial strategy through accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting, and analysis. Your expertise will support management, cash and debt management, and insurance, driving the financial health and success of the organisation. The Financial Director will be responsible for leading the Controller activities for the new standalone company (BPL New Co), including accounting and internal controls (incl. SOX), consolidation and external financial reporting, stress models and wind-down plans. In addition the department will own all finance related policy documentation, statutory compliance, Procurement, Tax and accounting operations teams. This is senior management role playing a crucial part in driving the strategic and operational stand-up of the finance team to support BPL (New Co). The role holder will be responsible for the end-to-end financial reporting and management of the company from month end close to statutory and regulatory reporting, in addition to managing the procurement, tax and accounting operations teams.

Job Responsibility:

Leading the Controller activities for the new standalone company (BPL New Co), including accounting and internal controls (incl. SOX), consolidation and external financial reporting, stress models and wind-down plans
Own all finance related policy documentation, statutory compliance, Procurement, Tax and accounting operations teams
Drive the strategic and operational stand-up of the finance team to support BPL (New Co)
Responsible for the end-to-end financial reporting and management of the company from month end close to statutory and regulatory reporting
Manage the procurement, tax and accounting operations teams
Manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting

Requirements:

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
Development and implementation of up-to-date financial policies and procedures
Management of the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications
Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory reports to authorities
Coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations
To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives
Manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers
Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees
Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives
Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline
Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations
Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area
Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally
Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions

What we offer:

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
International scale offering incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience
Chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore every part of operations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 07, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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