Global Head of Finance GPS

Some careers open more doors than others.If you're looking to unlock new job opportunities, take a look at the possibilities right on your doorstep here at HSBC.We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Global Head of Finance GPS.Ready to modernise executive finance insight across Global Payments Solutions?The RoleHead of Finance - Global Payments Solutions (GPS) shapes how GPS understands performance and makes decisions through high-quality Executive MI, strategic analysis and a strong planning, forecasting and stress testing cadence. Based in London this role covers global activities and partners closely with senior stakeholders including the GPS CEO and the CIB, UK and HK CFOs. You'll oversee delivery across business-as-usual cycles while moving the function forward through process redesign and improved use of data tools and technology. A key focus is producing timely, insightful reporting and committee papers that stand up to scrutiny and enable
clear management challenge. You'll also provide rapid strategic support on priorities such as investor communications and major outlook submissions. Success looks like a finance output that's accurate and well-governed, trusted by senior management and steadily more efficient and decision-useful.What you'll be doingOwn delivery of timely, insightful Executive MI for GPS senior forums including well-written papers for senior committeesShape internal financial reporting for the GPS Executive Committee, aligning outputs to evolving business needsOversee preparation and review of GPS-related external reporting including the HSBC Holdings plc Annual Report and Interim Report and investor presentations with GPS contentDirect strategic analysis that strengthens the NII story and supports management decision-making and challengeDeliver the Financial Resources Plan (FRP) and monthly forecasts for GPS, balancing Group targets with realistic stretch for the businessGovern stress testing outputs for
GPS, ensuring high standards of control, quality and stakeholder communicationBuild a coordinated offshore support model across regional GPS Business Finance teams and central Group teamsChampion digitisation of Finance by improving modelling and data visualisation and redesigning planning, forecasting and stress testing processesWhat we're looking forBring substantial senior finance experience within financial services with exposure to senior finance and non-finance stakeholdersDemonstrate a strong record of delivering accurate reporting and analysis to tight timelines in large complex operating environmentsShow proven capability to set direction for teams across multiple locations within a matrix organisationApply strong communication skills across written papers, executive updates and visual storytelling through MIUse structured analytical capability to interpret data, build guidance and develop coherent forecasts from multiple inputsEvidence experience supporting strategic business
deliverables such as investor updates, strategy days or outlook submissionsApply a sound understanding of regulatory and legislative frameworks relevant to banking and financial servicesIdeally with experience within retail banking, insurance or asset management industries (either within a business or from audit/transaction services/similar)Hold a relevant financial qualification or certification such as CA, CFA, MA Finance or equivalent, or bring equivalent demonstrable experienceModernising GPS Finance InsightIf you want your work to shape executive decisions across a global payments business this role offers that platform. You'll set the standard for GPS financial insight while strengthening forecasting and stress testing discipline across a complex stakeholder landscape. You'll also have the remit to improve how Finance works - reducing manual effort and raising the quality and usefulness of what's delivered. Apply to help build the next generation of Finance capability for
Global Payments Solutions at HSBC.You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr