AVP - Business Manager

HSBC Holdings plc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced AVP - Business Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting and reporting across the function. You will monitor costs, analyse workforce plans and provide MI to support strategic decisions at various LoBs and senior leadership levels.

The role requires 8+ years in banking or financial services, strong analytical abilities, and excellent collaboration with Finance, HR and R&C teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business management or financial planning.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, reporting, and cost management.
• Experience with data governance and data quality improvement is a plus.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking and analysing the Functional Resource Plan (FRP) and workforce plan.
• Support monitoring of direct and indirect cost performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to preparation and review of financial plans, forecasts, and headcount reports.
• Help track consultancy and third-party spend, ensuring guideline compliance.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and monitor progress against targets.
• Govern resourcing processes and headcount approval to support strategic hiring.
• Provide high-quality Management Information to support decision-making at LoB level.
• Build and maintain relationships with R&C leadership, Finance, and HR.
• Identify and execute opportunities to drive cost reduction and operational improvements.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget management

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Tools

MI tools

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

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 AVP - Business Manager.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in tracking and analysing the Functional Resource Plan (FRP) and workforce plan.
• Support the monitoring of direct and indirect cost performance, helping to identify risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial plans, forecasts, and headcount reports.
• Help track consultancy and third-party spend, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Support the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and monitor progress against targets.
• Govern resourcing processes and headcount approval to support strategic hiring.
• Support with scenario modelling for the corresponding SF or LoB
• Provide high-quality Management Information (MI) to support decision-making at the LoB/sub-function level.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including R&C leadership, Finance, and HR.
• Support the identification and execution of opportunities to drive cost reduction and operational improvements.

To be successful you will:

• Minimum 8+ years Experience in business management, financial planning, or operational support, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Good understanding of financial processes, reporting, and cost management.
• Familiarity with data governance and tools-based data quality improvement is an advantage.
• Knowledge of best practices in data governance and tools-based data quality improvement.
• Demonstrated success in budgetary management, resource management, financial planning, and executive reporting.
• Proven track record in delivering performance improvement and applying innovative thinking.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with MI tools is a plus

You’ll achieve more at HSBC

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer 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. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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