Manager, Finance Data and Controls

HSBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a Finance Data and Controls professional to join their team in London. The role involves maintaining data integrity, monitoring finance systems, and supporting audit responses. Candidates should have a background in finance or accounting, plus experience in data control or reconciliation. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with a proactive problem-solving approach. Hybrid working is available, requiring 2 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Background in finance or accounting, ideally with a relevant qualification.
• Experience working in a Finance data, reconciliation or control-focused role.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to work with large or complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Finance data controls.
• Monitor and assess the completeness and accuracy of data in Finance systems.
• Assist with responses to audit and regulatory queries.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Organised and detail-focused

Detail-focused

Education

Relevant finance or accounting qualification

Job description

Who is HSBC Innovation Banking?

HSBC Innovation Banking is the power behind the UK’s forward‑thinkers, future‑makers, and leap‑takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start‑ups, scale‑ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors.

Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first‑time founders to the funds that back them, and everything in between. We’re proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Here’s to never standing still. Come and join us!

What you can expect to be doing

This role sits within the Finance Data and Controls team and supports the delivery of high‑quality financial data for reporting and control purposes. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across HINV Finance and the wider business to help maintain data integrity, resolve issues, and support the implementation of robust control processes.

The role is suited to someone with a strong foundation in Finance, who has worked in a control, reporting, or data‑focused environment and is confident navigating complex data flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Finance data controls, ensuring alignment with Group policies and audit requirements.
• Monitor and assess the completeness and accuracy of data flowing into Finance systems, including support for reconciliations and key reporting outputs.
• Contribute to reviews of user‑developed tools and control assessments (e.g. CMAs), and elevate issues where needed.
• Support Finance change initiatives by accessing data impacts of new products or system developments.
• Assist with responses to audit and regulatory queries.
• Build strong working relationships across Finance, Technology and Risk to resolve data issues and embed best practices.
• Follow and apply Group policy, internal controls and compliance procedures across all data‑related activity.
• Support control testing and ensure documentation is maintained and audit‑ready.
• Stay aware of regulatory and operational changes that impact Finance data and controls.

Requirements

• Background in finance or accounting, ideally with a relevant qualification.
• Experience working in a Finance data, reconciliation or control‑focused role.
• Experience working with financial data, controls, and reporting processes in a corporate or banking environment.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to work with large or complex data sets and understand their impact on Finance outputs.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage across teams and explain technical issues clearly.
• Organised and detail‑focused, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Interest in applying finance knowledge in a data‑led and control‑focused role.

Where you’ll be based

Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to our employees, so you can flex between home and the office, with a current requirement to be in the office 2 days per week.

Equal Opportunities

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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