Analyst – IB Finance

Company: Barclays
Location: Chennai, DLF IT Park, Tamil Nadu, India
Category: Finance / Accounting
Application Deadline: November 21, 2026

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

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

Accountabilities

• Manage the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements and other accounting records in accordance with relevant accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
• Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and report these risks to senior colleagues.
• Develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of internal controls and address any weaknesses or gaps.
• Develop and implement up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
• Manage the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues to integrate financial systems with other enterprise systems.
• Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to authorities.
• Support other departments in the preparation and review of regulatory reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.

Analyst Expectations

• Have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for the end results of a team's operational processing and activities.
• Escalate policy and procedure breaches appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies and procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
• Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to assigned work.
• Deliver work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Continually build an understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the wider function.
• Understand the organisation's products, services, and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how different areas coordinate to achieve organisational objectives.
• Make evaluative judgements based on factual information and pay attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions using acquired technical experience and established precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex or sensitive information.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function while building a network of internal and external contacts.

About the Role

Join Barclays as an Analyst – IB Finance, where controllers are responsible for ensuring the correctness and reporting of balance sheets and Profit & Loss (P&L) for relevant entities.

The role involves:

• Month-end ledger activities.
• Analysis of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Providing relevant inputs for financial reporting.
• Supporting accurate financial control and reporting activities.

At Barclays, we don't just anticipate the future—we're creating it.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Finance or Accounting qualification / degree.
• Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification is preferable but not compulsory.
• Good financial acumen.
• Strong accounting and reporting skills.
• Ability to understand and analyse financial information, including balance sheets and P&L.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS 9 and financial instruments is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good Excel skills.
• Ability to handle large sets of data.
• Quick learner with financial systems such as:
  • SAP
  • Hyperion
  • Alteryx

Key Assessment Areas

Candidates may be assessed on critical skills relevant to success in this role, including:

• Risk and Controls
• Change and Transformation
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Digital and Technology
• Job-Specific Technical Skills

Barclays Values and Mindset

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Service
• Excellence
• Stewardship

These values act as a moral compass and guide employees in doing what they believe is right.

Colleagues are also expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset:

• Empower
• Challenge
• Drive

Work Location

Chennai Office – DLF IT Park, Tamil Nadu, India