AVP - Finance Transformation

Purpose of the role

To develop business capabilities for Finance through key stages of functional design, data, end-to-end-process and controls, delivery, and functional testing. 

Accountabilities

• Functional Design: leveraging best practice concepts, and in collaboration with Line SMEs, support options analysis and recommendations as part of decision making.
• Data Analysis/Modelling/Governance: design conceptual data model underpinning all phases of the processes, and governance requirements in accordance with GDMS standards and principles.
• End-to-End Process & Controls - development of target process and controls design/documentation and operational runbooks and aligning these components with organisational and role/service model design definitions.   .
• Delivery/Implementation Support: update design/functional requirements throughout the development cycle, and resolve RAIDS related to functional requirements and business processes. Project management for change programmes that have limited technology investment.
• Functional Testing: develop scripts and data to test alignment to requirement definitions, ahead of user testing cycles.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders 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.

Join us as an AVP - Finance Transformation, where you’ll play a critical role in driving process optimization and transformation across the organization. You will apply strategic frameworks and methodologies to identify, assess, and enhance core business processes through diagnostic and design capabilities. Your work will directly influence organizational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and the achievement of key business goals. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of process improvements. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our operations and make a lasting impact on how we deliver value.

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

• A demonstrable track record with experience of operating at this level within a financial Institution ideally within Finance Transformation, working on a variety of relevant projects.

• Professional Accounting qualification.

• Knowledge of different Finance process, systems and technologies.

• Demonstrate a range of styles and techniques in leadership and communications, including influencing and negotiating with a broad set of stakeholders.

• Appreciation of data principles, including data modelling and data design.

• Strong data manipulation skills. Excellent Power-point skills, with the ability to storyboard and produce and present best in class presentations.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

• Experience of Finance Transformation programmes and a good understanding of project management techniques and principles, and process management skills and techniques (Lean, Six Sigma).

• Financial control, Finance reporting or Financial accounting background/knowledge.

• A continuous learning mindset, someone who applies analytical reasoning and problem solving to all they do.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based out of Noida & Chennai.