Commercial Finance Analyst - #966482

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst
Location: Noida

About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

Risk and Control Objective
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do.

Working Flexibly
We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers and clients needs. Whether you have family commitments or you're a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs

Hybrid Working
Structured hybrid role:
At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, anchor, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Introduction
The role work within the GSC Finance to support the cost management decision making process by providing high quality decision support, insight, performance reporting and analysis.

The role holder will undertake tasks that cross TCs / Functions and will produce regular analysis of key business issues to support the delivery of business strategy and performance. The role holder will be recognised as a day to day technical expert in their area of expertise i.e. Reporting, Costs or Planning depending on the role.

. Responsible for enhancing existing processes, reporting and controls whilst ensuring the flawless execution of BAU. Driving through efficiencies and process improvements standardising processes across SBU's where possible
. Supporting capacity creation, cost allocation understanding and risks & opportunities management
. High quality, consistent and standardised offering with complete ownership of the numbers

What will you be doing
. Perform regular P&L reporting, monthly flash, insightful management reporting, and other adhoc reports and analysis of high complexity
. Able to take lead on different process related issues and projects
. Manage critical month-end close deliverables including journals.
. Establish innovative systems and procedures for handling data & reports and strive for automations / smart solutions for continuously process improvements
. Provide financial analysis support to new projects/initiatives
. Perform Coupa POs review from correct P&L impact perspective
. Ensure timely delivery on all deadlines and Internal reviews
. Prepare PPT deck for CFO/Exco/CRM/MBR

What we're looking for:
. CA / CWA / MBA or equivalent qualification with strong foundation in Accounting domain
. Knowledge of Automation Tools, Macros, Alteryx, Tableau will carry strong advantage
. Good understanding of financials especially cost and drivers
. Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Macro skills will bring added advantage
. Ability to balance multiple critical requests from various stakeholders with outstanding precision
. Prior experience in managing senior stakeholders independently
. Able to provide meaningful insights through data analysis

Skills that will help you in the role:
. Strong practical knowledge on accounting
. Knowledge of financial services industry and market
. FP&A background and experience would be added advantage
. Strong analytical skills, able to identify key P&L drivers
. Strong Communication skills across a variety of forums and mediums. Proven ability to distil information into key messages and deliver succinctly according to audience

Where will you be working
Noida

Be More at Barclays
At Barclays, each day is about being more - as a professional, and as a person. Be More @ Barclays represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It's the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.

Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.