Direct Cost Business Partner, RBWM, 99S7

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Something new and exciting is happening at HSBC. We are separating our retail bank from our investment bank and creating HSBC UK, with a brand new state-of-the-art head office in Birmingham. The move is a big step, and will take us one step closer to achieving our ambition to be the bank of choice in the UK. However, the move to Birmingham doesn't just represent a new dawn for our business. It's also an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals who are keen to get involved in a unique challenge and progress their careers. We're looking for individuals who are motivated to grow and shape the UK bank, and who will thrive in a flexible working culture within a dynamic and diverse office environment, making the most of what Birmingham has to offer.

Global 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 global 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.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Direct Cost Business Partner, RBWM Europe.

In this role, you will:

• Lead business finance partner for management of Direct Cost Base across Europe
• Ensure adherence to RBWM global cost management framework
• Provide financial and operating support to RBWM Europe executives on cost matters
• Utilise globally consistent management information and reporting framework, providing key financial and non-financial information to business to support achievement of RBWM strategy
• Support strategic cost management activities ensuring cost targets are achieved and appropriate level of rigour is applied to achieve sustainable cost save targets
• Act as a deputy for the regional head of costs on all strategic cost matters; be proactive in analysing the cost base across all Europe markets and brands and recommending optimisation opportunities

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

• Experience working in relevant market/context; e.g. Banking or Finance
• Role relevant qualifications; e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA
• Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their field
• Both spoken and written communication skills with experience of adapting your style and approach to the audience and message to be delivered

Within HSBC certain roles are designated as Enhanced Vetting Roles. For these roles, all internal and external applicants are required (subject to local laws), to pass satisfactorily a series of additional checks both as part of the application process and, if successfully recruited into the Enhanced Vetting role, on an on-going basis. The Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are first carried out as part of this recruitment exercise, and/or if relevant, on an on-going basis.

This role has been designated as an Enhanced Vetting Role.

For further details and application information please click "Apply" or visit our careers site, searching under reference 000099S7.

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