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Finance Business Partner

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Purpose of the role

To provide financial expertise and support to specific business units or departments within the organisation, and act as a liaison between the finance function and various business units, helping to bridge the gap between financial data and business decisions.

Accountabilities

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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

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 a Barclays Finance Business Partner Assistant Vice President. You will be responsible for managing the financial analysis for several key partners in our Travel and Affinity Portfolios. You will be supporting the Business Management team providing financial knowledge and insights to drive strategy, maximizing growth and returns to exceed the goals of the company. Your role requires both analytical and presentation skills. Your performance will have high visibility within the Finance and Business Segment Management organizations.

To be successful as a Finance Business Partner Assistant Vice President, you should have:

• Ample experience in the Credit Card or Financial Industry

• Bachelor’s degree minimum

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Analytical, technical, and statistical skills with validated ability to process data into meaningful information

• Mentorship, interpersonal, multi-tasking, teamwork, and communication skills

• Result oriented and able to bring closure to issues

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Degree in Finance or Quantitative discipline preferred

• Master’s degree/MBA preferred

• SmartView/Essbase, SQL, Alteryx experience a plus

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in 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 is located in Wilmington, DE.

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$100000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Finance Business Partner, Barclays

At Barclays, we are on the lookout for a proactive Finance Business Partner Assistant Vice President to join our dynamic team! This role is crucial as it bridges the financial functions with various business units, promoting an understanding of how finance plays a pivotal role in our strategic decision-making. You’ll dive into developing and implementing financial strategies and budgets tailored to specific business units while leveraging your analytical expertise to forecast performance and assess investment opportunities. Collaboration is at the heart of this position, as you'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple departments, providing insights that help steer the business towards its objectives. We're excited to see how you identify opportunities for financial process improvements that streamline our operations. With your deep knowledge of financial risk management, you will support business units in mitigating risks, ensuring that we remain compliant and operate efficiently. Plus, your analytical prowess will be key in analyzing and presenting financial data, helping us uncover trends and make informed decisions. If you have ample experience in the Credit Card or Financial Industry, a knack for mentorship, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, this role is your chance to shine and lead the charge towards maximizing growth and returns for Barclays. Join us in Wilmington, DE, where your insights will help shape our financial future and drive success!

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What are the core responsibilities of a Finance Business Partner at Barclays?

As a Finance Business Partner at Barclays, you will be responsible for developing financial strategies, creating budgets, and forecasting performance for various business units. You'll analyze financial risks, support process improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to provide actionable insights into business performance.