AVP, Management Reporting, Group Infra

HSBC Holdings plc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Chennai is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President - Management Reporting, Group Infra, to lead cost performance tracking across GB/GF, review monthly ledgers, and ensure budget compliance.

The role requires 13+ years in finance, strong TM1, Excel and PowerPoint skills, and extensive experience in cost reporting and accruals. You will partner with Tax and Financial Controllers and drive FRP/budget reviews to optimise costs.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in Finance, Cost reporting, performance management and/or finance controlling.
• TM1 proficiency and experience supporting FRP/budget/forecast cycles and month-end close deliverables.
• Expert-level Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and produce senior-ready MI and insights.
• Strong understanding of accrual processes to ensure costs are recorded in the correct financial year and analyzed.
• Working knowledge of General Ledger to identify, analyze and explain cost postings.
• Apply cost-driver level variance analysis to flag anomalies, estimate year-end outcomes, and support cost optimization decisions.
• Partner effectively with Finance Teams to minimize reconciliations and ensure submission integrity.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost performance tracking and reporting for Actuals, Forecast, FRP, Budget, Target and savings delivery.
• Perform monthly Ledger reviews, highlighting key movements and tracking performance vs Budget/Forecast.
• Monitor budget compliance for retained costs across GB/GF’s and provide clear MI and insights on variances and trends.
• Own end-to-end compliance with Cost Policies and partner with GB/GF leads to ensure adherence to policy requirements.
• Liaise with Group Tax and Financial Controllers to resolve policy queries and investigate cost movements vs forecast.
• Lead FRP/budget reviews across GB/GFs, including preparation of budget templates and TM1 uploads.
• Manage audits relating to Controls for Policy, ensuring controls are current in the system.
• Identify system/process issues impacting Group cost reporting and drive resolution.
• Lead the Group Cost Performance team to ensure ongoing service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Support ad-hoc projects for Functional CFOs/senior leadership including cost-optimisation deep-dives and automation initiatives.

Skills

TM1

Excel

PowerPoint

Cost reporting

Budgeting

Intercompany

GL knowledge

Education

BCom/MCom/CA-Inter/CWA-Inter/CA/CWA/MBA

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 Assistant Vice President - Management Reporting, Group Infra

In this role, you will:

• Drive cost performance tracking and reporting across Global Business / Global Functions (GB/GF) for Actuals, Forecast, FRP, Budget, Target and savings delivery.
• Perform monthly Ledger reviews, highlighting key movements and tracking performance vs Budget/Forecast; flag WD2/WD3 anomalies across other GB/GFs for timely correction.
• Monitor budget compliance for retained costs across GB/GF’s and provide clear MI and insights on variances and trends.
• Own end-to-end compliance with Cost Policies and partner with GB/GF leads to ensure adherence to policy requirements.
• Liaise with Group Tax and the Financial Controllers team to resolve policy compliance queries and investigate cost movements vs forecast.
• Lead FRP/budget reviews across GB/GFs, including preparation of budget templates and support for TM1 uploads; obtain post-cycle compliance confirmations.
• Manage internal, assurance and external audits relating to Controls for Policy, ensuring controls are evidenced and kept current in the system.
• Identify system/process issues impacting Group cost reporting and drive resolution, ensuring minimal unreconciled gaps.
• Lead the Group Cost Performance team to ensure ongoing service delivery, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement.
• Support ad-hoc projects for Functional CFOs/senior leadership, including cost optimisation deep-dives, digital analytics/value-hunting, and automation/streamlining initiatives

To be successful, you will:

• Have 13+ years’ experience (BCom/MCom/ CA-Inter/CWA-Inter/ CA/CWA/MBA) in Finance, Cost reporting, performance management and/or finance controlling.
• Demonstrate strong TM1 proficiency and experience supporting FRP/budget/forecast cycles and month-end close deliverables.
• Have expert-level Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and produce clear, senior-ready MI and insights.
• Show strong understanding of accrual processes to ensure costs are recorded in the correct financial year and appropriately analysed.
• Have working knowledge of General Ledger to identify, analyse and explain cost and accrual postings.
• Apply cost-driver level variance analysis (vs Forecast & trends) to flag anomalies, estimate year-end outcomes, and support cost optimization decisions.
• Partner effectively with relevant Finance Teams to minimize reconciliations and ensure submission integrity.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including confidence engaging senior leadership and handling policy/control discussions (retained cost methodology, intercompany charging, recoveries).

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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