Business Finance Partner

HSBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking organization is seeking an experienced Business Finance Partner in either London or Birmingham. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills to support financial reporting, planning, and performance reporting. Ideal candidates should have experience in Finance or Accounting and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. The role offers a hybrid work model along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare for UK-based employees

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme with generous employer contribution

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Analysis, or related roles.
• Forecasting, financial modelling or creating business case experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret financial data.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Excellent Stakeholder management ability.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partners in delivering financial reporting, planning & forecasting.
• Provide commentary on financial data / analysis to non-finance business partners.
• Help explain financial trends and business drivers to support decision-making.
• Develop a strong understanding of Commercial Banking products and performance metrics.
• Work with colleagues in the Fin Ops team to support reporting and analysis.
• Provide analytical support to Finance Business Partners in discussions with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain valuable relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in Finance, Accounting, or Business Analysis

Job description

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Business Finance Partner.

The Finance Business Partner (GCB5), as part of the wider CMB Finance team, supports the Commercial Banking business to make informed, financially sound decisions. The role holder will support financial planning, performance reporting, and analysis activities, helping translate financial data into insights for business stakeholders.

This part of the CMB Finance team focusses on the client segment returns, including utilising financial and non-financial data and key metrics to assess performance of segment returns, identifying opportunities to enhance returns including through re-investment / re-allocations, modelling investment cases, assessing forecasting outcomes, and playing key roles in the annual planning cycle.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partners in delivering financial reporting, planning & forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Provision of commentary and storytelling on financial data / analysis to non-finance business partners.
• Help explain financial trends, business drivers, and variances to support decision making.
• Develop a strong understanding of Commercial Banking products, performance metrics, and key value levers.
• Work with colleagues in the Fin Ops team based in India that support the reporting and analysis landscape.
• Provide analytical support to Finance Business Partners in discussions with stakeholders in Commercial Banking.
• Build and maintain valuable relationships with stakeholders, collaboration and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Analysis, or related roles.
• Forecasting, financial modelling or creating business case experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret financial data and explain key drivers.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Excellent Stakeholder management ability.

This role can be based in London or Birmingham, Hybrid.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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