Financial Control AVP

Purpose of the role

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

Accountabilities

• Management of the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, rules and regulations.
• Support in identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and report on these financial risks to senior colleagues.
• Development and maintenance of a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure that there is no fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data, including regular assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls addressing any weaknesses or gaps.  .
• Development and implementation of up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
• Management of the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications, including collaboration with IT colleagues to integrate financial systems with other enterprise systems.
• Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provision of support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
• Coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.

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, 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.

As a Barclays Financial Control Assistant Vice President (AVP), you will be a key member of the Barclays Europe Financial Control team, responsible for delivering accurate and compliant financial and regulatory reporting across multiple frameworks, including IFRS and French GAAP. In this role, you will oversee the integrity of balance sheet and P&L positions, ensuring variances are fully understood from both technical and business perspectives. You will maintain a robust month-end control environment, support tax-related deliverables, and ensure timely completion of statutory and group reporting obligations such as external French GAAP statutory reporting. Additionally, you will contribute to French regulatory submissions, manage external audit processes, and collaborate with colleagues across Europe and India to uphold stringent reporting standards and deadlines. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding compliance, driving transparency, and supporting the Corporate and Investment Bank within the Barclays International operating segment.

To be successful as a Financial Control AVP, you should have the following experience:

• Previous experience of French GAAP and IFRS accounting, plus a professional accountancy qualification from a recognised body (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CA, DSCG, DEC)
• Fluent in both French and English in a workplace setting with excellent written and oral business communication skills, high attention to detail and a tenacious desire to deliver excellent service
• Extensive experience of working within a Finance function of Financial Institution or auditing Financial Services companies
• Experience of working with large volumes of data via MS Excel, VBA, etc. plus ability to work in a fast-changing environment, meet deadlines and work flexibly in a small team

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Prior experience with external statutory financial reporting
• Prior experience within a change project

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 within our Paris office.