Global Planning & Governance Lead

HSBC Holdings plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

HSBC is seeking a Head of Business Planning to lead the annual and ongoing financial planning cycle, including forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation for Group Communications and Governance Operations in the UK. You will manage workforce planning, deliver monthly FRP reporting, and develop models to inform strategic decisions, while partnering with senior stakeholders and CTB on cost reporting.

The role requires strong data interpretation, advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the

Qualifications

• Experience leading annual and ongoing financial planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Expertise in workforce planning and FTE management.
• Strong financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own annual and ongoing financial planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Manage workforce planning across demand and capacity.
• Deliver monthly reporting on FRP, FTEs, costs and forecasts.
• Develop financial models for workforce and cost scenarios.
• Present insights to senior stakeholders for informed decisions.
• Oversee internal recharge process with controls.
• Collaborate with CTB on cost reporting and planning.
• Deputise for Operations Director in meetings.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Workforce planning

Stakeholder communication

Cost management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

HSBC is seeking a Head of Business Planning to lead the annual and ongoing financial planning cycle, including forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation for Group Communications and Governance Operations in the UK. You will manage workforce planning, deliver monthly FRP reporting, and develop models to inform strategic decisions, while partnering with senior stakeholders and CTB on cost reporting.

The role requires strong data interpretation, advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the