Job Title : F&BM Cost Partner- Analyst Location: Noida About Barclays Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. Risk and Control Objective Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do Working Flexibly We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers' and clients' needs. Whether you have family commitments or you're a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs. Hybrid Working Structured Hybrid Role At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, 'anchor', days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business. Introduction The role work within the Finance to support the cost management decision making process by providing high quality decision support, insight, performance reporting and analysis. The role holder will undertake tasks that cross TCs / Functions and will produce regular analysis of key business issues to support the delivery of business strategy and performance. The role holder will be recognised as a day to day technical expert in their area of expertise i.e. Reporting, Costs or Planning depending on the role. Responsible for enhancing existing processes, reporting and controls whilst ensuring the flawless execution of BAU. Driving through efficiencies and process improvements standardising processes across SBU's where possible What will you be doing Work with leads in production of P&L reports, monthly flash, insightful management reports, and other adhoc reports and analysis of high complexity Support in managing critical month-end close deliverables including journals. Contribute towards streamlining and automating processes through adoption of tools like Alteryx, Tableau, excel macros etc Work with FBPs to deliver the monthly financials for profit and loss and balance sheet To understand the GL postings each month and to ensure the month end is done in a timely manner. Completion of balance sheet reconciliations post the month end with commentary Ensure adherence to cost controllership guidelines Provide financial analysis support to new projects/initiatives Perform Coupa POs review from correct P&L impact perspective Ensure timely delivery on all deadlines and Internal reviews Supporting ad-hoc requests ensuring that we meet high standards to provide a timely response to all queries To be flexible, dynamic and adaptive to relatively frequent changes in reporting requirements and organisational structures. Ensure best in class, efficient and robust controls are adhered to at all times What We're Looking For Good analytical skills Advance Excel and Power Point skills Strong System skills Knowledge of SAP and Chase / CAP Attention to detail and strong organisational skills Strong Accounting knowledge Drives to achieve stretching objectives Willingness and ability to take ownership of issues and manage through to a successful resolution Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator Highly motivated self-starter CA / ACCA / CIMA / MBA / CFA or relevant experience in FP&A / Finance Business Partnering / Cost Management Skills That Will Help You In The Role Prior knowledge of automation & reporting tools like Alteryx & Tableau BP&A/CM background and experience Exposure to Business Partnering and Management Reporting Where will you be working Noida Be More at Barclays At Barclays, each day is about being more - as a professional, and as a person. 'Be More @ Barclays' represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It's the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are. Interested and want to know more about Barclays Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details. Purpose, Values and Mindset We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term. Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Respect We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution. Integrity We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do. Service We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do. Excellence We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference. Stewardship We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them. Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive. Empower Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure. Challenge Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints. Drive Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.
