Business Manager, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
India, Chennai

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

The role is focused on delivering robust financial management and organizational support for the function. The responsibilities span financial cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and supporting regional and functional teams to improve operational efficiency. The position is central to the optimization of financial processes and compliance at HSBC.

Job Responsibility:

Delivering essential management information on the function’s cost performance as well as projections for the monthly forecast and annual planning cycles
Includes monthly Actuals reporting and month-end readiness activities such as accruals and invoice management, professional fees monitoring and adjustment journal preparation
Aligning FTE plans to the future organizational shape and impact of the strategic change agenda
This includes headcount/roles monitoring and reporting in support of the regional/functional COO team’s oversight on capacity management and efficiency saves
Supporting the regional/functional COO in providing management information and data analysis on the function’s cost base, including key statistical data metrics on headcount movements, open positions, diversity, span of control and snapshot survey actions amongst others
Ownership of the implementation of the agreed and optimized cost management structure, including but not limited to cost center management and systems’ structures, and ownership of corrections to OSPD structures and cost re-classifications, if any
Continuously look at ways to simplify the forecast, budgeting and FRP processes that help facilitate a more efficient Group forecasting process
Act as a ‘Catalyst for Change’
Identification of process improvements and measurable efficiencies through centralization and standardization of processes
Ownership of regular reporting, delivery service or recharging tasks that are required to ensure expected operations continue as expected
Anticipate and address issues and concerns from stakeholders, resolve them in an effective manner
Establish an effective and robust communication channel with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely flow of information and continuous feedback mechanism
Engage with stakeholders through fact-based conversations, building strong relationships and providing challenge, where appropriate

Requirements:

Overall experience of 10+ yrs with financial management and business analysis experience requiring strong technical and commercial understanding of what drives the numbers reported
Proven relationship management and team engagement skills, with the ability to deal with all senior/junior levels within a global organization
Exceptional drive and commitment which includes the ability to work and thrive in a fast changing, results driven environment and handle competing priorities
Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities
Ability to highlight problems, but more importantly, offer innovative and practical solutions and drive through their execution in a collective environment and in a timely manner
A self-starter who is not afraid to speak up and face a challenge
also, open to listen to guidance and learn as they go
Good understanding of the Group’s strategy and is commercially minded and customer focused
Strong influencing, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
Excellent communication (written & verbal), planning and organization skills
An inquisitive mind who is not afraid to challenge the status quo, continuously looking at ways to improve processes and reduce duplications

Nice to have:

Qualified Accountant is desirable (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)
Experience of running an annual planning process would be an advantage
Experience in cost management and analytics would be an advantage
Excellent systems skills (including use of TM1, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Prior experience of working with offshore/satellite teams is desirable

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employer
Workplace fostering continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 29, 2025

Expiration:
September 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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