Finance Business Partner AVP
Company: Barclays
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Join Barclays as a Finance Business Partner AVP, where youll
play a critical role driving financial insights and strategic
decision-making across the organization. In this role, you will
partner with CFO teams and business leaders to deliver accurate
performance reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis. You’ll
collaborate with Finance, Risk, and other stakeholders to align
financial plans with business objectives, maintain strong
governance, and control frameworks, and ensure compliance with
regulatory standards. Additionally, you will lead process
improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and
data accuracy, while presenting complex financial information
clearly and effectively to senior management. To be successful as a
Finance Business Partner AVP you should have: Proven experience in
financial analysis and performance management, including variance
reporting and delivering actionable insights to support business
decisions Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting
techniques, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex data
analysis Analytical mindset with a proactive approach, able to
anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and recommend strategic
actions effectively Some other highly valued skills may include:
Proficiency in data preparation and analytics tools, including
Alteryx and SQL, with the ability to transform complex data into
actionable insights Understanding and hands-on experience within
the Credit Card industry, including key financial drivers and
regulatory considerations Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a
related quantitative discipline, demonstrating strong analytical
and problem-solving capabilities 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. 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 To advise and influence decision making,
contribute to policy development and take responsibility for
operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other
functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex
tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to
deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set
objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives,
appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination
of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities,
People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of
leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to
thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four
LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and
inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. OR
for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative
assignments and guide team members through structured assignments,
identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of
specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new
directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a
combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet
required outcomes. 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.
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