Vice President- Financial Control

Join us as a Vice President- Financial Control where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Finance Control (FC) team by managing the FC wide projects including Legal entity reporting. At Barclays, we don't just adapt to the future - we create it. You will also be responsible for managing LEC function and related businesses by driving resolution for key business issues. To be successful in this role you'll need experience in a senior finance role with a focus on book closure, collaboration, and automation, LEC function including month close processes, account reconciliation, and substantiation, end to end control environment, and system architecture and project methodology. Other highly valued skills may include a strong financial background including exposure to IFRS, a Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field, and excellent communication and presentation skills. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital, and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in our Noida office. Purpose of the role To manage the financial operations of the organization, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting. Accountabilities - 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 the 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 organization. - 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. Vice President Expectations To 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. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviors are: L Listen and be authentic, E Energize and inspire, A Align across the enterprise, D Develop others. For an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialization to complete assignments. They will train, guide, and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long-term profits, organizational risks, and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross-functional areas of impact and alignment. 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. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the organization functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. 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. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. 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 to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. 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.,