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Strategic Finance Analyst Payments & Value-Added Services - BPL

United Kingdom Barclays Approximately £55,000–£80,000 base salary per year, plus potential bonus and benefits*
Job Description

This role supports strategic financial planning and analysis for Barclays’ Payments and Value-Added Services business. Requirements typically include a degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; strong financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills; and confidence using Excel and presentation tools. Experience in banking, payments, management information, or commercial finance is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to interpret complex data, prepare clear recommendations for senior stakeholders, monitor business performance, challenge assumptions, and support investment and strategic decisions. Strong communication, attention to detail, commercial awareness, organisation, and the ability to manage competing deadlines are important.

Company Info

Barclays is a major British bank and financial services group headquartered in London, with operations across the United Kingdom and international markets. Its businesses cover consumer banking, business banking, corporate and investment banking, private banking, payments, lending, and wealth services. The group serves individuals, small businesses, large companies, institutions, and governments. Barclays combines a long-established banking heritage with ongoing investment in digital services, data, technology, and financial innovation. Its workforce includes specialists in finance, risk, technology, operations, customer service, markets, and relationship management. The company promotes collaboration, professional development, responsible banking, and inclusive working practices. In this role, an employee would support financial decision-making within a growing payments-related business, working with colleagues across finance, product, strategy, and commercial teams.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in banking, fintech, payments, technology, healthcare, engineering, education, and professional services, particularly in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Leeds. Its culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, politeness, and a healthy separation between work and personal life. Lifestyle options range from busy city living to coastal towns and rural communities, although housing and transport can be expensive in London. The UK has excellent public transport, established healthcare services, and extensive cultural attractions, though access to some services may involve waiting. Skilled workers usually need employer sponsorship under an appropriate visa route, while eligibility depends on occupation, salary, qualifications, and immigration history. Candidates should confirm that the employer is a licensed sponsor and review current Home Office requirements. Relocating typically involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, tax registration, and healthcare access.

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