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Job Summary Technology Operations Functions organisation within SCB spans 60k people and c 5bn USD cost base This organization is supported by the CFO organisation This role provides support to CFO their direct teams with reporting and analytical capability around the 5bn cost base including responsibility for the oversight in the delivery of planning and performance management processes This role is also expected to be the point of contact to extensively collaborate with cross functional teams of finance like Group FP A Group Planning Group Digital Accounting etc on a day to day basis The role is global in nature and based out of India Bangalore or Chennai Key Responsibilities Functional Discipline and CFO FP A Partnership Own end-to-end process outcomes enabling robust decision making and delivery of costs and productivity targets Own finance delivery for overall analytics and insights covering the organisation cost and productivity Partner to CFO and their direct teams Drive clear simple and transparent reporting of cost performance for the GPR s Board presentations Management reviews and other ad-hoc analytics with direct partnering to CFO and their teams Provide insight on risks and opportunities across the portfolio by working with the relevant teams Ownership of the end-to-end guidance and execution of finance planning cycles for the portfolio Own the delivery of Monthly financial report and continuously enhance the quality of insights which inform MT and CFO decisions on resource allocations and cost performance Drive cost performance through greater engagement transparency and collaboration with Segments Function cross functional finance counterparts Lead finance activities relating to business realignment and restructures including change management and restatement of financial and management reporting corporate plans scorecards reporting structures Influence and support the finance Change agenda by spearheading key initiatives to drive a Best-in-Class finance function with a specific focus on reports simplification centralization and standardization Drive MI vision and roadmap Improve timeliness and consistency of MIs drive commercial analytics and develop forward looking MIs supported by established efficient and effective processes Partner with CFO and their teams on strategic MI requirements as well as day to day adhocs related to financials Change Optimization Drive standardisation digitisation and optimisation of incurred and recharge cost reporting outlook and plan processes Support participate and contribute actively finance change programs like Cost and Workforce reporting Strategic FXN solution and more to ensure alignment of interest and outcomes for finance Develop an effective organisation structure which delivers the right balance between process expertise and specialist CFO partnering capabilit People Talent Lead by example develop and embed a high-performance culture with specific focus on capability effectiveness and productivity Support the development of talent to ensure a high-quality succession pipeline at all levels and ongoing development activities that focus on the identified talent within the team Foster a culture of collaboration and a mindset of change and growt Risk Management Ability to interpret the firm s financial information identify key issues based on this information and put in place appropriate controls and measures Ensure compliance with Group Accounting Principles and practices Financial Control policy and other regulatory accounting guidelines Governance Have an awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the rol Regulatory Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Key stakeholders and partners CFO Technology Operations Functions Head Central FP A Technology Operations Functions Direct teams of CFO Group FP A Cost Group Planning Group Digital Segment Functions Cost FP A Head Other Responsibilities Embed Here for good and Group s brand and values in all conduct actions Skills and Experience Professionally Qualified CA s CIMA s CPA s or master s degree in finance with extensive experience in leading FP A at a senior level in banking or financial services industry Proven track record of business partnering for large and complex organisation of large 2 Bn USD cost base Strong and effective leadership communication skills with a proven ability to influence challenge the senior stakeholders effectively Proactive approach to recognising stakeholder needs solving problems anticipating issues and developing solutions excellent business judgment and strategic thinking Able to work in a high-pressure environment and ability to manage multiple deliverables in a timely and effective manner Strong networking and interpersonal skills forming positive working relationship in in a geographically and culturally dispersed environment Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills i e PowerPoint Excel Role Specific Technical Competencies Planning Tactical Strategic Financial Analysis Financial Forecasting and Modelling Effective Communications Process Improvement About Standard Chartered We re an international bank nimble enough to act big enough for impact For more than 170 years we ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients communities and each other We question the status quo love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before If you re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference we want to hear from you You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can t wait to see the talents you can bring us Our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity together with our brand promise to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours When you work with us you ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion Together we Do the right thing and are assertive challenge one another and live with integrity while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle continuously striving to improve and innovate keeping things simple and learning from doing well and not so well Are better together we can be ourselves be inclusive see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental physical financial and social wellbeing Core bank funding for retirement savings medical and life insurance with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual leave parental maternity 20 weeks sabbatical 12 months maximum and volunteering leave 3 days along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind a market-leading digital wellbeing platform development courses for resilience and other human skills global Employee Assistance Programme sick leave mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential 35409