VP - Finance Transformation

As the Vice President Finance Transformation, you will play a crucial role in turning our vision into reality by executing specific initiatives as part of the broader Transformation program, with a primary focus on the strategic sub-ledger and allied initiatives. You will be aligned to a specific Finance Transaction Cycle, where you will be actively involved in transformation activities such as planning, execution, process assessment and mapping, communications, analysis, and designing and executing future state operating model/process. To excel in this role, you must possess a proven ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively to meet tight deadlines. You should have demonstrated experience in running operations functions and leading large transformation programs within Risk, Finance, or Treasury domains. An excellent understanding of front to back system architecture and end-to-end processes and controls within Product Control / Barclays is essential. You should be adept at adapting to an evolving operating model and actively contributing to its development. Being a strong team player while also having the ability to work independently when necessary is crucial for success in this role. Additionally, you should have the ability to steer solutions, build processes based on a strong understanding of the existing infrastructure, and be skilled in using data analysis and presentation software tools. Your experience should include a good understanding of Product Control / Financial Control or Finance-related processes, as well as exposure to project management disciplines and techniques throughout the full project lifecycle. Some of the additional skills that would be advantageous for this role include academic and professional qualifications such as CA / CFA / Master in Finance/ Financial Engineering, experience in product control line management roles in financial institutions, consulting, or technology companies, and proven ability to network and build rapport with key stakeholders quickly. Your key responsibilities will involve developing business capabilities for Finance through various stages of functional design, data analysis, end-to-end process and controls, delivery, and functional testing. You will be expected to contribute to setting strategy, driving requirements, and making recommendations for change, as well as managing resources, budgets, and policies. If the role includes leadership responsibilities, you are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver consistently excellent results. Overall, you will be an integral part of the transformation journey, working closely with key stakeholders to manage risks, strengthen controls, contribute to achieving business goals, and create innovative solutions based on thorough analysis and research. Your ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, while upholding the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and embodying the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive, will be essential for success in this role.,