Finance Partner/Associate Director, Financial Insights Manager

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 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 professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Financial Insights Manager

In this role, you will:

Support for GCIO stakeholders

• As financial SME for the department, they assume ownership of all aspects of co
• st reporting (direct costs, recovery charges, budget interlock, target setting), acting as an independent challenge authority and influencing decision-making to ensure that Technology as a service is delivered on budget and stretch-targets are met.

Engagement with Business/ Finance stakeholders

• The finance insights manager forms part of a virtual team with business and finance stakeholders, owning the provision of GCIO cost reporting and articulating key messaging through monthly and ad-hoc reviews with business and finance counterparts (COO, CFO).

Engagement with Financial Reporting teams

• The role holder will be responsible for close collaboration with Financial Reporting teams, both within ET & ETIV and with the central pillar team. Primarily as a consumer and customer of standardised reporting and ways of working, but also in helping to shape those common processes to ensure they meet the needs of wider stakeholders

Engagement with Financial Operations teams

• The role holder will be responsible for close collaboration with Financial Operations teams, both within ET & ETIV and with the central pillar team. Primarily to ensure that underlying transactions are processed correctly, and provide the relevant business context to enable this

Management and Continual improvement

• Organise and lead the Financial Insights team effectively, driving high performance including regular training, mentoring and performance reviews
• Active and engaged member of the ET & ETIV Ops Director leadership team and GCIO COO Finance pillar community, with engagement via Governance Forums, Working Groups etc.

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

Leadership & Teamwork

• Embodying HSBC's Values in all of your interactions with stakeholders; We value difference; We succeed together; We take responsibility; We get it done
• Experience of managing within a complex matrix environment

Stakeholder and Relationship Management
- Capable of managing multiple tasks, able to manage multiple competing priorities and to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Exhibits proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and PowerPoint, with a demonstrated ability to influence others through effective verbal and written communication.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling the synthesis of complex information to make data-driven decisions that drive business outcomes. This is further enhanced by an understanding of the HSBC Group's strategy, structures, and processes, alongside knowledge of the external environment's regulatory, political, competitive, and market aspects.

Financial and Accounting Expertise
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of cost management and accounting principles, as well as accounting and financial principles related to purchase orders, contracts, and operational expenses for hardware and software.

Continuous Improvement and Adaptability

• Ability to challenge the status quo and pursue operational excellence through continuous improvement is a key attribute. Resilience and strong influencing skills are essential, particularly in conflict situations with senior management. Willingness to engage actively and manage competing and changing priorities is crucial.

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Issued by – HSBC Software Development India