Sr Associate Director, Financial Insights Manager

HSBC
Guangzhou
Full timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementSkills: ["Leadership","Stakeholder management","Communication","Analytical problem-solving","Influencing"]

Lead financial insights for GCIO COO stakeholders by partnering with Asia and Middle East Tech Operations Managers to oversee sub-function financial matters. Own cost reporting—including direct costs, recovery charges, budget interlock, and target setting—acting as an independent challenge authority. Drive cost transparency through monthly and ad-hoc reviews, escalate funding issues, collaborate with Financial Reporting and Financial Operations teams, and improve standardized processes using technology and strong governance.

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Sr Associate Director, Financial Insights Manager

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Job Summary

Lead financial insights for GCIO COO stakeholders by partnering with Asia and Middle East Tech Operations Managers to oversee sub-function financial matters. Own cost reporting—including direct costs, recovery charges, budget interlock, and target setting—acting as an independent challenge authority. Drive cost transparency through monthly and ad-hoc reviews, escalate funding issues, collaborate with Financial Reporting and Financial Operations teams, and improve standardized processes using technology and strong governance.
Location: Guangzhou
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Partner with Operations Managers to provide oversight and support for all financial matters for a sub-function.
  • •Own all aspects of cost reporting and act as an independent challenge authority to influence decision-making and meet budget/stretch targets.
  • •Deliver GCIO cost reporting and key messaging via monthly and ad-hoc reviews with business and finance counterparts.
  • •Collaborate with Financial Reporting and Financial Operations teams to support standardized reporting, ensure correct transaction processing, and help shape common processes.
  • •Actively contribute to GCIO-wide enhancements through governance forums and working groups, driving continuous improvement and adoption of initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • •Provide financial leadership for cost reporting, including direct costs, recovery charges, budget interlock, and target setting.
  • •Manage within a complex matrix environment while building long-term relationships with critical internal and external stakeholders.
  • •Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to synthesize complex information for data-driven decisions.
  • •Use advanced MS Office skills (Excel, data analysis, PowerPoint) to develop meaningful reports and metrics, and influence across management levels.
  • •Apply cost management and accounting expertise, including understanding financial principles related to purchase orders, contracts, and operational expenses for hardware and software.
Experience:Financial reportingCost managementERP systemsFinancial operations
Skills:LeadershipStakeholder managementCommunicationAnalytical problem-solvingInfluencing
Tech Stack:ExcelPowerPointMS OfficeCognosSAPFusion

Company Brief

HSBC
Global banking and financial services organisation offering retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and global markets services across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1865
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Glassdoor: 3.6
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