AVP - PBWM CFO Reporting

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President - PBWM CFO Reporting at Barclays, located in Chennai.

The purpose of this role is to provide financial expertise and support to specific business units or departments within the organisation, acting as a liaison between the finance function and various business units.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement business unit financial strategies, plans, and budgets.
• Create financial models to forecast future performance, assess investment opportunities, and evaluate financial risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide financial insights and guidance to business unit stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for financial process improvements.
• Support business units in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks.
• Analyse and present financial data to provide insights into business performance.

Assistant Vice President Expectations:

• Advise and influence decision-making, contributing to policy development.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, setting objectives, and coaching employees.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive.
• Consult on complex issues and provide advice to People Leaders.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies.
• Perform work closely related to other areas, requiring an understanding of coordination and contribution to organisational objectives.

Requirements:

• Expertise in MI Reporting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Analysis.
• Business partnering skills, with the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including understanding of financial statements and KPIs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with the PBWM landscape.
• AI, Automation, Transformation, and Continuous Process Improvement.
• Strategic Thinking and the ability to identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience in Change Management and Project Management support.
• Experience in driving process optimization, reporting efficiencies, and technology-enabled solutions.