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Barclays Bank US · 1 day ago

Finance Business Partner AVP

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Barclays Bank US is seeking a Finance Business Partner AVP to drive financial insights and strategic decision-making across the organization. The role involves partnering with CFO teams and business leaders to deliver performance reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis while leading process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of business unit financial strategies, plans and budgets, using insights to evaluate the financial implications of strategic initiatives and recommend appropriate actions

Development of financial models to forecast future performance, assess investment opportunities, and evaluate financial risks for business units, and to analyse the impact of business decisions on financial performance and provision of recommendations

Cross functional collaboration to provide financial insights and guidance to business unit stakeholders

Identification of opportunities and implementation of financial process improvements that streamline financial operations

Support to business units in identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, including provision of training and guidance to business units on financial risk management and compliance practices

Analysis and presentation of financial data to provide insights into business performance, identify trends, and support decision-making

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

Qualification

Financial analysisFinancial modelingPerformance managementData analytics toolsCredit Card industry knowledgeAdvanced Excel skillsAnalytical mindsetProactive approachStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Required

Proven experience in financial analysis and performance management, including variance reporting and delivering actionable insights to support business decisions

Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex data analysis

Analytical mindset with a proactive approach, able to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and recommend strategic actions effectively

Development of financial models to forecast future performance, assess investment opportunities, and evaluate financial risks for business units, and to analyse the impact of business decisions on financial performance and provision of recommendations

Cross functional collaboration to provide financial insights and guidance to business unit stakeholders

Identification of opportunities and implementation of financial process improvements that streamline financial operations

Support to business units in identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, including provision of training and guidance to business units on financial risk management and compliance practices

Analysis and presentation of financial data to provide insights into business performance, identify trends, and support decision-making

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

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 to solve problems creatively and effectively

Communicate complex information

Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship

They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive

Preferred

Proficiency in data preparation and analytics tools, including Alteryx and SQL, with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights

Understanding and hands-on experience within the Credit Card industry, including key financial drivers and regulatory considerations

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative discipline, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Company

Barclays Bank US

Barclays Bank US is a leading co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner in the United States that creates highly customized programs to drive customer loyalty and engagement for some of the country's most successful travel, entertainment, retail and affinity institutions.

Founded in 1966

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://barclaysus.com

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