Manager - Finance Operations

HSBC; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Chennai is seeking an experienced Manager, Finance Operations to oversee general ledger, consolidation, and financial data integrity. You will lead incident management, UAT for enhancements, and drive BAU transition with IT and business partners.

The role requires 7–10 years in finance systems, exposure to SOX controls, and automation tooling like Xceptor, Python, and Appian. Strong data interpretation and process improvement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MCA / BE / MBA / M Com. Qualified Accountant (Chartered, ACCA or CIMA) with overall 7-10 years’ work experience
• 5+ years of experience of working on Finance Systems
• Knowledge of General ledger and/or FR Consolidation systems is must. Knowledge of SOX and Audit Controls related to process management.
• Update/maintain the Process manuals and Standard Operating Processes.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and transform huge volume of finance data.
• Experience of Process Streamlining using automation tools (like Xceptor/PYTHON/Appian). Ability to quickly learn & understand the multiple ledger systems within FSO
• Good understanding of multiple GL systems within HSBC - FTP, Fusion. HUB, PSGL & AssureNET(Cadency) and/or Consolidation systems e.g. Saracen including architecture and data flow. Demonstrates HSBC Values with utmost professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Exercise oversight on General ledger and/or FR Consolidation functionalities and its usage in alignment with organisational protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate performance metrics to ensure alignment with the target set as per the SLA/KPI.
• Review, oversee, update/maintain the Process manuals and Standard Operating Processes.
• Oversee and analyse production system support tasks performed during Daily, Monthly, Quarterly and Year-end close.
• Provide efficient and effective functional SME input for the Finance Operations supporting the line finance users and business partners.
• Manage production issues & resolution and communicate & escalation any challenges to Finance/Business Users, Regional IT teams in a timely manner.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance in Support activities including assisting in UAT of new enhancements, transition of changes from project to BAU and other advisory roles.
• Coordination with IT and other pertinent upstream and downstream. Provide expert-level guidance and advisory oversight on the resolutionofComplex User Queries. Facilitate strategic alignment Business & GFOC management with timely system updates.
• Partnering with the Change team with various system updates and changes. Responsible for the coordination and governance of controls used in the system.
• Conceives Idea and spread awareness in respect of implementing various automation tools to reduce manual efforts. Participate in testing and support end users for UAT / Go-Live approval identifying opportunities for process re-engineering/ improvements, drive changes independently with minimal directions.

Skills

Finance systems

Automation tools

Python

Appian

SOX

GL systems

Education

MCA

BE

MBA

MCom

Chartered/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xceptor

Python

Appian

Cadency

Saracen

Fusion

FTP

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 organizations 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 realize their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in therole ofManager, Finance Operations.

Purpose of the role

The role is responsible to assist the users by addressing their finance queries and resolving their issues in a timely manner. The role holder should also perform routine maintenance activities to maintain the reference data, perform month end opening and close activities, actively work on clearing the accounting/reporting exceptions and rejects ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The role holder should also collaborate closely with the change team to facilitate a smooth transition of activities from project phases to BAU operations. Also to ensure the uninterrupted operation of systems by proactively managing and resolving incidents.

In this role, you will:

• Exercise oversight on General ledger and/or FR Consolidation functionalities and its usage in alignment with organisational protocols.Monitor and evaluate performance metrics to ensure alignment with the target set as per the SLA/KPI.


• Review, oversee, update/maintain the Process manuals and Standard Operating Processes. Oversee and analyse production system support tasks performed during Daily, Monthly, Quarterly and Year-end close.


• Provide efficient and effective functional SME input for the Finance Operations supporting the line finance users and business partners. Manage production issues & resolution and communicate & escalation any challenges to Finance/Business Users, Regional IT teams in a timely manner.


• Provide strategic oversight and guidance in Support activities including assisting in UAT of new enhancements, transition of changes from project to BAU and other advisory roles.


• Coordination with IT and other pertinent upstream and downstream. Provide expert-level guidance and advisory oversight on the resolutionofComplex User Queries. Facilitate strategic alignment Business & GFOC management with timely system updates.


• Partnering with the Change team with various system updates and changes. Responsible for the coordination and governance of controls used in the system.


• Conceives Idea and spread awareness in respect of implementing various automation tools to reduce manual efforts. Participate in testing and support end users for UAT / Go-Live approval identifying opportunities for process re-engineering/ improvements, drive changes independently with minimal directions.

To be successful you will:

• MCA / BE / MBA / M Com. Qualified Accountant (Chartered, ACCA or CIMA) with overall 7-10 years’ work experience


• 5+ years of experience of working on Finance Systems


• Knowledge of General ledger and/or FR Consolidation systems is must. Knowledge of SOX and Audit Controls related to process management.


• Update/maintain the Process manuals and Standard Operating Processes.


• Ability to comprehend, interpret and transform huge volume of finance data.


• Experience of Process Streamlining using automation tools (like Xceptor/PYTHON/Appian). Ability to quickly learn & understand the multiple ledger systems within FSO


• Good understanding of multiple GL systems within HSBC - FTP, Fusion. HUB, PSGL & AssureNET(Cadency) and/or Consolidation systems e.g. Saracen including architecture and data flow. Demonstrates HSBC Values with utmost professionalism.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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