Barclays Hiring Financial Analyst in Gurugram | ₹8-14 LPA

Job Description

Purpose of the role

The role focuses on managing the organisation’s financial operations while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.

Accountabilities

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements and accounting records in line with applicable accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
• Assist with identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks, and report these risks to senior colleagues.
• Develop and maintain a strong internal control framework to safeguard assets, prevent fraudulent reporting, and ensure financial data accuracy, including regular evaluation of control effectiveness.
• Create and implement updated financial policies and procedures to support consistent and efficient financial practices across the organisation.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software, working closely with IT teams to integrate financial platforms with enterprise systems.
• Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports, while supporting other departments in preparing and reviewing regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities during audits and examinations.

Analyst Expectations

• Carry out assigned activities on time and maintain a high standard of delivery while driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and understanding of the assigned area of expertise.
• Apply core principles and concepts related to the role’s domain.
• Lead or support team activities, allocate tasks where required, and assist with professional development of colleagues.
• Develop technical expertise and act as an advisor within the work area when needed.
• Collaborate with other functions and business teams and contribute to operational outcomes.
• Take responsibility for the results of operational processing and activities handled by the team.
• Escalate policy or procedural breaches appropriately and help embed new policies introduced for risk mitigation.
• Influence decisions within the area of expertise and strengthen risk management and internal controls.
• Maintain an understanding of how the sub-function integrates with the wider organisation, including knowledge of products, services, and processes.
• Analyse factual information carefully, make evaluative judgments, and resolve problems using technical experience and established precedents.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information and act as a point of contact for stakeholders outside the immediate function.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Candidates may be assessed on critical capabilities such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital or technology understanding, along with job specific technical expertise.

Basic / Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant, CA, CMA, or ACCA.
• Strong academic record with a first class honours bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution.
• Prior exposure, if any, to month end or quarter end reporting roles, control environments, or finance automation related work.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to engage with stakeholders and understand their requirements.
• Knowledge of key accounting principles under IFRS.
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities.