Manager WPB Finance and MI

Role Purpose :
Supports in WPB financial Reporting, Analysis & Planning process. Supports in
WPB's strategy implementation & tracking. Carrying out Investor Relations role
by conducting regular Market competitiveness analysis from a financial
performance point of view.
Ensures adherence to Group requirements and policies to achieve the financial
goals as set in a sustainable and compliant manner.
Impact on the Business/Function
* Deliver the required WPB Financial Information aligned to Group/Region policies ensuring real insight and robust information are provided to Business Leaders.
* Aligning & coordinating the FRP, Forecasting & Stress Testing process within the WPB line of business and providing the required analysis.
* Monitor Business' Performance and ensures it is aligned within targets. Improve quality of internal Reporting. Ensuring clarity/ transparency for all P&L/BS components and drivers
* Providing in depth analysis on HBEG's Financials against peers in local Market externally & internally its performance against Region & Group
* Providing real insight and analytics to Senior Finance and WPB Leaders by releasing solid analytical reports and commentary within the set time frame.
* Prompt & thorough tracking of WPB's set strategy (Helena) from Financial perspective
* Liaise between the WPB business and ALCM and articulate the impact of changes in ALCM policies / interest rates changes on business

Customers / Stakeholders
* Support Business on ongoing basis by developing analysis that highlights issues and opportunities for the businesses and functions and provide actionable recommendations that assist in achieving the financial targets and costs savings.
* Delivering the required analysis for Peer Banks to stay abreast with the market situation and protect the banks market share.
* Delivering Financial support to Global Business
Operational Effectiveness & Control
* Adhere to the finance policies set by the Group/Region and ensure adherence to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations.
* Identify Finance issues, provide recommendations and coordinate with internal auditors on issues and sign-offs
* Managing over all regulatory and compliance related matters and the management of operational risk.
Major Challenges:
* To improve the quality, accuracy and value of management information presented within tight deadlines in particular, as well as the development of reporting past performance and business strategies.
* Recent moves to provide management information at HSBC Group level mean that the jobholder is required to apply statutory accounting concepts to management reporting philosophy and derive a common set of reporting that is accepted by external audit, Group management and finance, functional management, senior management and other users.
* Ensure that the Business meets the requirements of both HSBC Group / Region in respect of the Financial Reporting related issues. This entails being able to understand, interpret and comply with different requirements for each legal entity.
* The thinking challenge lies in extracting conclusions from HMI operations / reports and providing cost controls, decisions and support information.
* To develop the ability to provide data requested in the format specified by the Group / Region rather than being bound by the limits of current systems ability.
* Maintain HSBC Control Standards including the timely implementation of Audit points.

Requirements
Qualifications :
* Through a degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting and a minimum of ‎10 years working experience in the financial services sector or a minimum of ‎15 years' experience in at least two sectors of Retail, Corporate and Finance / Treasury.
* Knowledge of banking and financial reporting systems architecture and key functionalities
* Detailed working knowledge of external financial and statutory reporting requirements.
* Sound knowledge of accounting and management information systems.
* Past experience in the preparation of Financial Planning and forecasting or business proposals in addition to strategic finance/M&A.
* Experience where effective communication is essential with all level of staff.
* Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to understand Business requirements and good product knowledge across all Business streams is required to ensure that the Management Information is delivered as required.
* Ability to professionally and effectively present information and respond to questions.
* Experience and understanding of the impact and effectiveness of different communication channels.
* Proven track record in the development and implementation of effective business report formats.
* Project management skills