Finance Analyst

at  HSBC

Job description
Some careers open more doors than others.
If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. 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.
Finance is integral to HSBC’s purpose and strategy, playing a valued role in managing costs and deploying capital in the most effective way. Our team of finance professionals partner with the business to provide trusted insights and forward looking analysis; accuracy; efficiency and control to frame and influence business decisions.
As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Deliver the period end close process ahead of review and challenge by Finance managers.
• Review and challenge regulatory returns, ensuring accurate and timely submission and response to regulator queries.
• Complete all tax reporting submitted by finance.
• Prepare and deliver M&S Bank entity reporting to HSBC UK/Group (including IFRS, FINREP, GSIB, IFRS9 and intercompany oversight).
• Support with the preparation of the annual report and accounts for M&S Bank and be a primary contact point for the M&S Bank audit, leading updates with both senior management and audit.
• Write briefing papers for senior management and Board.
• Ensure that a robust control environment is maintained and improved for all team reporting deliverables.
• Ensure robust documentation of assumptions and key judgement areas.
• Coach others to share knowledge and best practice.
• Build constructive working relationships within and outside of Finance, with pro-active timely communication and face to face meetings ensuring a ‘no surprises’ culture.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Ideally be a part or fully qualified Accountant.
• Accounting and reporting experience, including knowledge of general ledger finance systems.
• Have the ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately.
• Good stakeholder and time management skills.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement in quality.
• Commitment to personal development and self-improvement.
• Proficient Excel user.
• Experience of team management and leadership beneficial but not essential.

This role is a full-time role based in Chester, Hybrid.
Opening up a world of opportunity
Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse.
If you’d like to apply for one of our roles and need adjustments made, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:
Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com
Telephone: +44 207 832 8500.

In this role you will:

• Deliver the period end close process ahead of review and challenge by Finance managers.
• Review and challenge regulatory returns, ensuring accurate and timely submission and response to regulator queries.
• Complete all tax reporting submitted by finance.
• Prepare and deliver M&S Bank entity reporting to HSBC UK/Group (including IFRS, FINREP, GSIB, IFRS9 and intercompany oversight).
• Support with the preparation of the annual report and accounts for M&S Bank and be a primary contact point for the M&S Bank audit, leading updates with both senior management and audit.
• Write briefing papers for senior management and Board.
• Ensure that a robust control environment is maintained and improved for all team reporting deliverables.
• Ensure robust documentation of assumptions and key judgement areas.
• Coach others to share knowledge and best practice.
• Build constructive working relationships within and outside of Finance, with pro-active timely communication and face to face meetings ensuring a ‘no surprises’ culture

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Ideally be a part or fully qualified Accountant.
• Accounting and reporting experience, including knowledge of general ledger finance systems.
• Have the ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately.
• Good stakeholder and time management skills.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement in quality.
• Commitment to personal development and self-improvement.
• Proficient Excel user.
• Experience of team management and leadership beneficial but not essential