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Join us as an "VP – ETB Finance SME" 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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting
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
Contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change
Plan resources, budgets, and policies
manage and maintain policies/ processes
deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures
Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda
Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies
Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives
Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes
Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes
Requirements:
Qualified CA / CPA / ACCA / MBA preferred
Finance technology familiarity
Experience in sub‑ledger implementations and modern Finance platforms & regulatory awareness
Understanding of evolving regulatory expectations relating to data quality, governance, and reporting
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Ability to bring innovation, challenge status‑quo, and drive automation
Deep Finance & Accounting Expertise
Strong understanding of Finance Control and Banking processes, including ledger systems and sub‑ledger architecture
Knowledge of multi‑GAAP accounting principles, IFRS, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting requirements
Ability to resolve complex accounting and data issues across Finance systems and products
Controls, Governance & Risk Management
Strong knowledge of governance frameworks such as SOX, audit readiness, and control design
Ability to embed risk management principles in Finance processes and ensure compliance with Barclays’ Policy & Controls standards
Transformation & Process Re‑design Skills
Experience leading Finance transformation or large‑scale process redesign initiatives
Understanding of lean, Six Sigma, and process‑management techniques
Capability to modernize legacy processes and reduce manual interventions/EUDA usage
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
Ability to influence, align, and communicate with senior stakeholders across Finance, Tech, Transformation, and Operations
Experience running governance forums, SME working groups, and driving decisions through complex stakeholder landscapes
Strong leadership behaviours aligned to Barclays LEAD model (Listen, Energise, Align, Develop)
Project & Delivery Management
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver complex multi‑year programmes
Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills to manage milestones and dependencies
Experience with end‑to‑end delivery of Finance technology or data‑driven initiatives
Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills
Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify issues, and drive structured solutions
Ability to troubleshoot reconciliation, variance analysis, and data‑quality challenges
Communication & Influence
Clear written and verbal communication skills for articulating requirements, risks, and outcomes
Ability to simplify complex topics for senior management consumption
Collaboration & Enterprise Mindset
Ability to partner with Product Owners, Technology SMEs, Data SMEs, and Finance teams across BUK/IB/Group
Strong collaboration working within matrix organisations
What we offer:
Modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms
Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations