Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Global Finance

Job description

Some careers open more doors than others.

If you're looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career 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.

Global Finance is integral to HSBC's purpose and strategy, playing a valued role in managing costs and deploying capital in the most effective way. Our global team of finance professionals partner with the business to provide trusted insights and forward looking analysis; accuracy; efficiency and control to frame and influence business decisions.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Working closely with Asia Head of Financial Planning and Analysis / Asia CFO to provide the Board / EXCO with timely and insightful analytics to support strategic decision making and drive better business performance across the region
• Developing analyses and insights in respect of key performance metrics for Asia, both historical and forward-looking. These analyses are required for identifying business risks and opportunities to support Board / EXCO and investor presentations
• Playing a key role in reviewing and challenging the forecast projections, analysing internal and external data to uncover trends, patterns, and root-cause relationships between different impact factors and supporting value identification
• Representing the team to work with a wide range of stakeholders on transformation initiatives around financial planning processes, including gathering business requirements, coordinating and managing with different stakeholders, communicating outcomes with senior management, etc
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, adopting a joined-up approach to execute change at pace
• Challenging the status quo to improve efficiency and effectiveness, including enhancement to reporting capabilities, automation processes, data visualisation initiatives, etc

The role holder will get exposure to work with a range of senior stakeholders. The role will suit an individual who is looking to raise their profile, take on significant responsibilities and be involved in business / strategic change projects.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant will be an advantage
• Excellent oral and written English. Sound communication skills with the ability to explain complicated financial matters in clear (non-jargon) language
• Experience in financial planning / budgeting. Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset, and an excellent grasp of business acumen. Previous Business Finance experience will be a plus.
• Good understanding about data infrastructure, data quality, analytics and controls
• Demonstrate strong project discipline, planning and collaboration skills. Able to adapt to change, anticipate issues and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Solution oriented mindset and proactive approach in driving change and innovation
• Ambitious, driven and enthusiastic - proactive thinker

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.
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