Senior Analyst - Procurement Operations

Join us as a "Invoice Processing Analyst" at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. The role holder will be responsible for managing various Invoice Forensics and Controls activities for generating saves for the bank. Act as risk and controls expert to strengthen internal process controls to prevent future risk within P2P framework. Perform validation of supplier’s statement of accounts to identify recoveries and to proactively work with the stakeholders to conduct root causes analysis to identify process gaps causing value leakages. Support in recovery of outstanding credits, rebates, overpayments from the supplier.

To be successful as an "Invoice Processing Analyst", you should have experience with:

• Extensive experience with end-to-end Purchase to Pay (P2P) processes and systems, focusing on Accounts Payable and invoice forensics.
• Experienced in reviewing, validating, and reconciling account statements, as well as recovering supplier outstanding balances. Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities to reduce future outstanding recoveries.
• Knowledgeable in Ops, SOX, and Non-SOX controls. Efficiently manage complex issue escalations in accordance with operational processes and SLAs.
• Execute work tasks per established processes, collaborating with related teams and reviewing colleagues’ work to ensure stakeholder requirements are met.
• Provide specialist advice within your area, manage risks, and strengthen controls according to relevant rules and codes of conduct.
• Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
• Use judgment based on prior experience, assess options not covered by procedures, and communicate sensitive information as needed.
• Build stakeholders and customer relationships to address needs effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong accounting expertise, and extensive end-to-end Accounts Payable experience.
• Experienced in procurement systems (SAP, Coupa, Process Unity, Icertis) and advanced MS Office applications.
• Manage mailboxes, review controls, analyze data, and support business initiatives through processing, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate across teams to align operations, identify improvement areas, implement best practices, and contribute to projects enhancing efficiency.
• Graduate or higher degree in Business / Finance or equivalent practical experience Financial and business Acumen.

Desirable skills/Good to have:

• Flexible to work night shifts as required.
• Excellent accounting skills and extensive experience of end-to-end Accounts Payable Process.
• A passion for adding value to the business through the production of sound analyses and recommendations Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry.

Location - Noida.

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. 

Accountabilities

• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
• Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Analyst Expectations

• To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support
• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles.
• Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team
• They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources.
• 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 manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team.
• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.
• Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.
• Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
• Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.
• Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.
• Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.

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.