Wealth and Personal Banking Business Finance Manager

Some careers have more impact than others.If you're looking for a role where you can continue to make an impression, take the next step at HSBC where your contributions will always be valued.Global Finance is integral to HSBC's purpose and strategy. Our global team of finance professionals' partner with the business to provide trusted insights and forward looking analysis; accuracy; efficiency and control to frame and influence business decisions.We are currently seeking a high performing talent to join the Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) Business Finance team in the role as Business Finance Manager – WPB (GCB5). The role reports to the Head of WPB Business Finance, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad (HBMY).This role serves as the key business partner to the WPB stakeholders, influencing the business strategy and assisting in shaping the forward-looking outlook for the WPB business in HSBC Malaysia (comprising HBMY and its Islamic banking subsidiary, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad (HBMS)).We will consider candidates from across a range of financial skillsets including analytical, commercial, accounting, control and operational. Previous experience of WPB is preferable but is not essential.Principal Responsibilities:Key accountabilities include:To serve as an effective business partner to drive business initiatives, growth, business strategy and profitability (which includes costs/resource allocation and capital management) to achieve key financials targets;To prepares accurate and timely management information reports and presentation deck for senior management committees/meetings;To perform analytical review on business performance, identifies risks and opportunities and recommends mitigation actions;To support business to formulate strategic financial direction and manage annual planning, budgeting and quarterly forecasting exercise;To analyse segmental income and profitability by products and customer segments;To manage, review and monitor business initiatives and projects that have significant financials implications to business growth and performance;To assist in the stress testing exercises for both HBMY and HBMS;To assist in monitoring of compliance risk to ensure in compliance to all relevant internal and external policies and regulations.Requirements:An undergraduate or post graduate degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or possess a professional accounting qualification;> 7 years of working experience in banking/financial institutions, accounting, auditing or related fields;Self-driven with strong quantitative and analytical abilities;Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;A commercial mindset and outlook and ability to form effective business partnering relationships and able to make robust/tough decision as well as prioritising competing demands;There is a large element of ad hoc requirements within this role – the role holder will need to evidence ability to work under time pressure, flexible, practical and build excellent stakeholder relationships whilst carrying out his/her core responsibilities. A strong team work ethic is critical;Knowledge of programming language (Python, VBA etc) is a definite advantage. Due to local laws and governance, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.Opening up a world of opportunity.HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.Issued by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad HSBC's Video