Vice President, Business Finance

HSBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Vice President in Business Finance to provide financial oversight and performance analytics. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant and possess extensive knowledge in Business Finance within financial services. This role focuses on supporting strategic planning, translating complex data into actionable insights, and enhancing analytical capabilities through advanced tools like Power BI and Alteryx. Opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity make this an attractive position.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with professional qualifications preferred.
• Extensive background in Business Finance or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of Private Banking or Wealth Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight and business performance analytics.
• Translate complex financial data for senior management.
• Support strategic planning and budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Alteryx

FP&A software tools

Education

Qualified accountant or CFA, CPA, ACCA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Overview

Some careers have more impact than others. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. 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.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Vice President, Business Finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, timely and value-adding financial oversight and business performance analytics supported by insightful commentary on key drivers, risks and opportunities, referencing external factors and competitor performance to support strategic and commercial decision-making
• Translate complex financial information into concise, decision and action-oriented messaging for senior management including forward-looking insights for business performance improvement and optimisation
• Support strategic planning processes, delivery and production of rolling forecasts, annual long term Financial Resource Planning (FRP), detailed budgeting and front office markets allocation by business drivers
• Play a pivotal role in reviewing and challenging business cases for investments, business initiatives, headcount and resources request, ensuring robust financial and costs management discipline
• Develop a detailed understanding of HSBC systems and data, and work closely with stakeholders (i.e. Finance Change Team) to enhance analytical capabilities in Qliksense & Kali, drive improved efficiency through code-light automations (e.g., Alteryx) and AI enablers adoption
• Pro-actively investigate issues escalated by Business users with respect to their sales performance and liaise with Global Change team in timely resolution and follow through
• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, adopting a collaborative approach to constructively challenge and implement changes
• Ensure compliance with HSBC’s financial governance, risk management and internal control standards; including but not limiting to, timely accounts’ reconciliation, substantiation and sign-off, partnering with Financial Accounting & Controls team, Regional Finance teams to drive management information integrity and supporting internal assurance reviews, audits and regulatory requirements as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Qualified accountant and/or holder of professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred. Previous experience in Financial Reporting or Business Finance is advantageous
• Experience: Extensive background in Business Finance, FP&A, or Performance Management within banking or financial services. Strong understanding of Private Banking or Wealth Management business models and drivers preferred
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Alteryx and FP&A software tools. Strong understanding of banking products, with sound knowledge of data infrastructure, data quality, analytics, and controls
• Change Management Skills: Demonstrated experience in change management, supporting digital transformation, and adopting emerging technologies such as AI-driven automation
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, influencing and collaboration skills, attention to details and ability to translate complex data into clear narratives for non-finance stakeholders. Strategic thinker with commercial acumen, resilience in a fast-paced environment, and a strong commitment to HSBC's values of integrity, diversity, and sustainability. Proven business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with experience working effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

Benefits

Opening up a world of opportunity

Other Information

HSBC is 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. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website: http://www.hsbc.com/careers

Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.