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Join Barclays as a CFO Business Partnering & Controls AVP, where you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the global Equities Trading business. In this role, you will deliver meaningful financial insights, strengthen governance, and support a robust control environment while influencing decision-making across a complex, fast-paced organization. You will be responsible for core financial planning activities, including budgeting and forecasting, and will serve as a key control steward, helping to identify operational risks and drive strategic improvements in processes and reporting. As a critical business partner, you will be expected to drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls, and risk management.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful as a CFO Business Partnering & Controls AVP, you should have:
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication, with the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders, tailor messages to different audiences, and influence outcomes in a dynamic environment
- Proven skill in interpreting complex financial data and translating it into clear, actionable insights
- Adaptability in Complex Financial Environments and an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, optimize financial outcomes, and enhance control effectiveness as the business evolves
Other highly valued skills and experience include:
- Markets or Banking product knowledge, with an understanding of associated controls
- Foundation in accounting principles and regulatory frameworks
- Experience in change management and process improvement
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.
PURPOSE:
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 practices (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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This role is based in New York, NY.
- Minimum Salary: $100,000
- Maximum Salary: $150,000
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
INTRODUCTION
Join Barclays as a CFO Business Partnering & Controls AVP, where you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the global Equities Trading business. In this role, you will deliver meaningful financial insights, strengthen governance, and support a robust control environment while influencing decision-making across a complex, fast-paced organization. You will be responsible for core financial planning activities, including budgeting and forecasting, and will serve as a key control steward, helping to identify operational risks and drive strategic improvements in processes and reporting. As a critical business partner, you will be expected to drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls, and risk management.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful as a CFO Business Partnering & Controls AVP, you should have:
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication, with the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders, tailor messages to different audiences, and influence outcomes in a dynamic environment
- Proven skill in interpreting complex financial data and translating it into clear, actionable insights
- Adaptability in Complex Financial Environments and an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, optimize financial outcomes, and enhance control effectiveness as the business evolves
Other highly valued skills and experience include:
- Markets or Banking product knowledge, with an understanding of associated controls
- Foundation in accounting principles and regulatory frameworks
- Experience in change management and process improvement
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.
PURPOSE:
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 practices (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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This role is based in New York, NY.
- Minimum Salary: $100,000
- Maximum Salary: $150,000
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Finance Director
Target employers with PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have previously certified Finance Director roles under PERM. Repeat filers understand the process and are less likely to stall mid-sponsorship over cost or timeline concerns.
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Migrate Mate surfaces Finance Director positions from employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications that can lead to permanent residency rather than roles where sponsorship is uncertain.
Clarify the EB category before accepting an offer
Finance Directors typically qualify under EB-2 with a relevant master's degree or ten-plus years of progressive experience. Confirm which category your employer intends to file under before signing, since EB-3 backlog timelines differ significantly by country of birth.
Prepare documented evidence of budget authority
PERM requires the employer to define the role's minimum requirements precisely. Having your own records of P&L ownership, team size, and capital budget authority ensures the job description accurately reflects your Finance Director duties and survives DOL audit scrutiny.
Anticipate the supervised recruitment window
DOL requires employers to complete PERM recruitment steps, including job postings and internal notices, before filing. This window typically runs 60 to 90 days, so factor it into your start-date negotiations to avoid gaps between your current status and the filing timeline.
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Does a Finance Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Finance Director positions can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on how the employer defines the role's minimum requirements. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree, such as an MBA or CPA equivalent, or when you can demonstrate a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience meeting USCIS standards. EB-3 covers positions where a standard bachelor's degree suffices.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Finance Director?
H-1B is a temporary status with a two- or three-year period that requires renewal and is subject to lottery selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement and no annual lottery. There is no cap on EB-2 or EB-3 petitions filed, though per-country visa backlogs can affect how long you wait for a visa number to become available after approval.
How long does the green card process typically take for a Finance Director?
The PERM labor certification stage alone takes six to eighteen months at DOL, followed by USCIS adjudication of the I-140 petition. For applicants from countries without significant per-country backlogs, adjustment of status or consular processing can follow relatively quickly after I-140 approval. Applicants born in India or China typically face multi-year waits due to visa number backlogs, regardless of petition approval.
What makes a Finance Director role harder to sponsor through PERM?
PERM requires the employer to prove no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied during a supervised recruitment period. Finance Director roles attract strong domestic candidate pools, which means employers must document every application and rejection with precision. Overly narrow job requirements can trigger DOL audit. Working with employers who have completed PERM for comparable roles before reduces this risk substantially.
How do I find Finance Director jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, filtering Finance Director roles by employers who have demonstrated green card sponsorship activity. Because PERM data is public through DOL disclosure files, Migrate Mate can surface companies that have certified similar roles before, giving you a concrete starting point rather than relying on employer self-reporting in job postings.
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