Finance Strategy & Transformation Lead

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a seasoned Finance COO professional to lead planning, performance management and transformation initiatives in Group Finance. You will coordinate complex cross-functional programs, drive governance and deliver actionable management insights for senior leaders.

You will partner with senior management, steer strategic decisions, and champion process improvements, automation and GenAI-enabled initiatives to enhance financial operations in a regulated banking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications (CPA, CA, ACA) advantageous.
• 8-12 years of experience in Finance COO, business management, strategic planning, finance transformation, corporate planning, management consulting, FP&A or related functions.
• Experience in banking, financial services or a regulated industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record leading complex cross-functional initiatives and delivering outcomes through influence and stakeholder management.
• Experience partnering senior management and contributing to executive decision-making forums is advantageous.
• Strong commercial, strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable outcomes.
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, manage competing priorities and drive execution in a dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with a proven ability to build alignment across functions and organisational levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to develop clear and compelling executive-level materials.
• Structured problem solver with sound judgement, intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience in digital transformation, automation, process improvement or GenAI-enabled initiatives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive Finance business planning, performance management and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
• Lead coordination of Finance planning, forecasting, performance management and management reporting activities.
• Analyse financial, operational and business information to identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities.
• Translate complex information into actionable insights and recommendations to support management decision-making and resource prioritisation.
• Drive the execution of Finance transformation priorities.
• Establish governance, performance tracking and execution disciplines to enable effective delivery of key Finance initiatives.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Business, Risk, Technology and Operations to achieve targeted business outcomes.
• Drive process simplification, automation, GenAI adoption and productivity enhancement initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
• Provide executive oversight of program milestones, interdependencies, risks and outcomes to ensure successful delivery.
• Build trusted partnerships across Finance and key stakeholder groups to facilitate alignment, decision-making and execution.
• Develop executive-quality presentations, management papers and decision-support materials for senior leadership forums.
• Represent Finance in cross-functional forums and enterprise initiatives, providing thought leadership and ensuring alignment on key priorities.
• Influence stakeholders and drive outcomes through structured problem-solving, effective communication and disciplined execution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Analytical mindset

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Economics

CPA/CA/ACA qualifications

Job description

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a seasoned Finance COO professional to lead planning, performance management and transformation initiatives in Group Finance. You will coordinate complex cross-functional programs, drive governance and deliver actionable management insights for senior leaders.

You will partner with senior management, steer strategic decisions, and champion process improvements, automation and GenAI-enabled initiatives to enhance financial operations in a regulated banking