Head of Financial Management

Overview

HSBC is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Head of Financial Management in UK Technology Finance & Workforce Management within Group Chief Information Office (GCIO) COO. This role includes leadership over financial control, planning and reporting for UK Technology, and involvement in governance and portfolio analysis. The description originally includes information about tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion;

these elements are retained in the refined version as part of the role context.

• Lead financial control, planning and reporting for UK Technology, including Financial Resource Plan (FRP), target setting, target management, and cost and charges analysis.
• Review recharge rate analysis and sign off charge rates; analyse the impact of changes to initial assumptions and continuously review GBGF Direct Cost Rates to ensure updates to charge rates are captured in quarterly review.
• Review UK Technology governed portfolio financial reporting (e.g., review targets, supply commentary and analysis for portfolio-level reporting).
• Provide ongoing financial planning and analysis to support UK Technology leadership.
• Organise and lead the Financial Management team effectively, driving high performance including regular training, mentoring and performance reviews.
• Manage Financial Ledgers processes, including calculation of accruals and prepayments and submission of journals.

• Proven track record of executive leadership in technology management roles within the financial services industry, preferably within multinational banks.
• Strong understanding of Technology operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment – regulatory, political, competitor and market.
• Ability to translate technology strategy and align and manage accountabilities accordingly.
• Deep financial and commercial awareness.
• Demonstrable experience in managing significant financial and resource plans, organizational transformation, and project portfolio management, with a track record of driving results in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Maintains expert knowledge of stakeholder requirements, competitor activities and market trends to influence future direction.

Opening up a world of opportunity. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we are 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’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential – whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories.

We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We’re currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Head of Financial Management. You’ll play a key part in shaping how we plan, manage and evolve our Global Technology workforce to meet business opportunities within UK Technology Finance & Workforce Management function of Group Chief Information Office (GCIO) Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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