Financial Controller - BA4

Barclays UK; Dadri; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a Financial Controller in Noida to manage financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has strong accounting qualifications, experience in reporting roles, and excels in stakeholder engagement. Candidates should be qualified accountants and possess strong Excel skills. This role offers an opportunity to lead financial strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a month-end or quarter-end reporting role.
• Understanding key accounting principles under IFRS.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and presentation of financial statements.
• Support in identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Develop and maintain internal controls for financial data.

Skills

Risk and controls experience

Change and transformation

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Strong Excel skills

Education

Qualified Accountant – CA/CMA/ACCA

1st class honours degree from a reputable institution

Job description

Join us as a "Financial Controller" at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

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

Basic/Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant – CA/CMA/ACCA
• Strong academic background – 1st class honours, minimum bachelor degree from a reputable institution
• Prior experience in a month-end or quarter-end focused reporting role, control environment, or finance automation skillset
• Strong Excel skills

Desirable skills / Good to have:

• Good stakeholder engagement skills and understanding & executing their requirements / expectations
• Understanding of key accounting principles under IFRS
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication

This role will be based out of Noida.

Purpose of the role

To manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.

Accountabilities

1. Management of the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with relevant standards, rules, and regulations.
2. Support in identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and report on these risks to senior colleagues.
3. Development and maintenance of a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data, including regular assessment of internal controls.
4. Development and implementation of up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices.
5. Management of the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications, collaborating with IT colleagues to integrate financial systems with other enterprise systems.
6. Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and support to other departments in their report preparations.
7. Coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.

Analyst Expectations

• Impact on related teams' work within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.
• Embed new policies/procedures adopted for risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within own area of expertise.
• Manage risk and strengthen controls related to own work.
• Understand how own sub-function integrates with the broader organization.
• Make evaluative judgments based on factual analysis, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying solutions through technical experience, guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members; communicate complex/sensitive information.
• Act as a contact point for external stakeholders, building a network of contacts.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.