Head of Accounting & Finance Controlling – Europe Transformation

Job title:

Head of Accounting & Finance Controlling – Europe Transformation

Company:

HSBC

Job description

Job descriptionAt HSBC, we’re a trusted international organization with a global customer base of around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. In Europe, our ambition is to become the leading international wholesale bank and we need talent like you to help us meet our ambition. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top or in an exciting new direction—we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.What you will do:The position of Financial Controller – Europe Transformation is a senior leadership role within Europe Finance and is accountable for all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and controls associated with the Group’s transformation activities in Europe.The role holder will be responsible for building and leading a team to support finance aspects of transformation delivery which may include investment in and streamlining of IT platforms, functional and business operating models and strategic transactions.In this role you will:

• Build a team dedicated to finance aspects of European Transformation activity

• Be accountable for all aspects of accounting, financial reporting and regulatory reporting associated with transformation activity

• Provide Finance support for strategic transactions across all phases from due-diligence to implementation including decision support, carve-out and migration

• Engage with Group Strategy and Controllership and coordinate delivery of transformation activity with BAU teams

• Oversee accounting judgements linked to transformation activity including valuation, recognition and derecognition of assets and liabilities

• Ensure the effective operation of SOx controls impacted by transformation activity and implement controls where required

• Draft and present documents to Board, Audit and Risk Committees as well as executive governance forums

• Engage with external auditors, European regulators and other third parties on transformation related topics

• Draft external disclosures and communication to investors and rating agencies

RequirementsYou should apply if you have:

• A strong foundation in accounting rules and the regulatory environment, including an accounting qualification and knowledge of IFRS

• Minimum of 10 years experience in leadership positions in the accounting function of a bank or audit practice

• Extensive knowledge of financial services businesses and operations

• Experience developing and maintaining a robust control environment, including ability to anticipate risks, connect dots and drive end-to-end accountability

• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a high-performing teams

• Experience leading large scale transformation programmes; experience leading strategic transactions is an advantage

• Ability to deliver on multiple priorities simultaneously, and adapt quickly to changing requirements

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and influencing skills – particularly at executive level

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including experience drafting documents for a Board level audience and external disclosures

• A university degree from a reputed institution in accounting, financial, or economic subject; and professional accounting qualification

• A high level of professional and personal integrity

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.What you’ll get in return:

• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University

• You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together

• Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include [examples – please check for your country: employer-funded pension, employee banking solutions only for HSBC staff, holiday vouchers (France), savings plans (Germany)] Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include [examples – please check for your country: company kindergarten (Germany), partial reimbursement of childcare costs (France), allowance for parents of children with disabilities (France), days off for key events (weddings, moving house) (France), parental and birth bonuses (France), breastfeeding leave (France)]

• We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being, including [examples – please only include those relevant to your country: free access to Headspace app, health checks, 5 weeks paid vacation (France)]

• You’ll have opportunities to work internationally – this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices

• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.

To apply or for further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers

Expected salary

Location

Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine

Job date

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:13:36 GMT

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