Description

If you're looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a role that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 57 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Senior Manager, Group FP&A .

This role within the Group Financial Planning and Analysis team will give you the opportunity to support strategic decision-making at the highest level, influence the bank's strategy and direction, and engage with senior executive forums and stakeholders. The role will support Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) by conducting analysis, developing impactful materials for senior executive consumption and supporting the Forecast and planning processes, evaluating forecast accuracy against actual performance using a number of key performance indicators and metrics.

This is a high-profile role, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the-role holder will be required to articulate complex concepts in a clear and succinct manner to this audience. Additionally, the role involves leading change and representing Group FP&A across finance-wide initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• OpCo Executive MI: Develop financial and supporting Management Information (MI) for reporting and analysis to the Group Operating Committee (OpCo) to enable strategic decision-making. This includes creating both digitized reports and written materials for senior forums and stakeholders.
• Group CFO Ad Hoc Decision Support: Support senior management with ad-hoc requests requiring thematic responses to internal or external stimuli, such as analysis for specific products or business units to support strategic discussions.
• Investor/Equity Analyst Baselining: Compare internal forecasts of performance across business lines with external analysts' research and calculations, and support management in addressing any identified differences.
• Forecasting and Planning Process: Assist in managing the Forecasting and Planning processes, ensuring timely execution and managing interdependencies with various stakeholders, including Finance IT systems and other Group teams.
• Change and Transformation: Lead initiatives to increase efficiency and quality of MI output through automation and new technology implementation, representing Group FP&A in working groups and delivering projects to completion.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Qualified Finance Professional: ACA, CA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA, MBA, MA (Finance) or equivalent.
• Financial Services Exposure: Demonstrable FP&A experience within Banking is essential.
• FP&A Experience: Proven ability to conduct rigorous financial analysis and develop management information (MI) for senior stakeholders. In addition, experience supporting forecasting and planning processes, across multiple business line and functions.
• Transformation Mindset: Knowledge of best-in-class forecasting and planning processes and systems along with experience driving ongoing process transformation, optimising the trade-off between detail and efficiency.
• Analytical Skills and strategic thinking: Experience in conducting rigorous data-driven analysis and developing impactful materials for senior executive consumption. Commercially minded and customer focused.
• Compliance and Controls: Familiarity with internal controls requirements and experience in adhering to compliance policies and procedures.
• Communication Skills: Significant experience working and presenting to senior Finance and non-finance staff with outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal) for senior audiences.
• Change Management: Experience in leading change initiatives, particularly those involving automation and new technology implementation (reporting systems experience would be preferred).
• Stakeholder Management: Track record of collaborating with a wide range of Finance stakeholders, including senior executives, boards, audit committees, and regulators.

The base location for this role will be London and with a hybrid working pattern.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com
Telephone: +44 207 832 8500