Manager - Finance SME - Banking

Role Title : Finance SME (GCB 6)

Function : Finance

Role Description:

- The Finance SME (Manager) is responsible for accurate and timely processing of financial data as per defined Finance standard operating procedures, and regulatory expectations.

- The role supports one or more specialist areas in the Global Finance organization, partnering with in-country and global teams to strengthen the control environment and drive process, data and automation improvements.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential:

- Chartered Accountant / Postgraduate / MBA (Finance) with 2+ years' experience, or B.Com / M.Com / CA / CWA / Engineering with 4+ years in Finance function or operations

- Experience in banking or financial services industry preferred

- Working knowledge of HSBC systems will be added advantage (e.g. FTP, HUB, REMIND, COGNOS, TREATS, SARACEN)

- Knowledge and experience in supporting one or more Finance sub-functional areas partnering with in country and global teams

- Finance Controllership & Financial Accounting

- Management Reporting / FP&A

- Regulatory / Liquidity / Financial Reporting

- Reporting Operations

- Product Control

- Global Treasury

- Entity or Line of Business Finance

- Strong Excel skills and experience handling high data volumes

- Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex matters simply

Good to Have:

- Experience with SOX, RCA documentation, SOP maintenance and Business

- Continuity testing will be an added advantage

- Automation & Data Analytics: Hands-on experience with one or more platforms such as Xceptor, Power Automate, Python, SQL, GitHub, Power BI, MS Access

- Ability to work independently and collaborate across borders and levels

- Experience engaging with external auditors and managing stakeholder expectations under tight timelines