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Chief Finance Officer, HSBC Innovation Banking UK

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Who is HSBC Innovation Banking? HSBC Innovation Banking (HINV) is the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers, and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors.
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The team you’ll work with: We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual to take up the role of Chief Finance Officer, HSBC Innovation Banking UK. The role holder will have significant people management experience, drawing on this to lead the Finance function consisting of both onshore and offshore resources. The value you’ll add: You will play a critical leadership role for the Finance function and wider HINV UK business, operating as the Senior Manager Function holder (SMF2 and SMF3) as well as being a member of the HINV UK Board (both subject the relevant approvals) responsible for managing strategy, risk appetite and overall HINV business. You’ll provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for financial control, accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, financial planning and analysis, business performance management and strategy activities in HINV UK; also providing direction and advice to the HINV UK senior leadership team on a wide range of financial and non-financial matters including strategic planning, risk, capital planning and financial management. Requirements: The role holder will have strength and track-record across the following: • CFO or other Senior Leadership role within Finance function. • Business strategy – owning and driving business strategy throughout an organisation • People management – leading and influencing cross-functional teams, to embed a culture of continued growth • Building and/or scaling business/functions – a strong innovator with the ability to challenge assumptions, embrace change and position the company to thrive in future markets • Presenting to/be a member of Board committees or other senior governance functions Other highly desirable but not mandatory requirements: • Innovation ecosystem experience • Experience within a global financial services organisation • Digitisation experience – leverage digital transformation, AI, and automation to future proof financial and operational performance Where you’ll be based: Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to our employees, so you can flex between home and the office. Managing Directors have a requirement to be in the office 4 days per week 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 - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com Telephone: +44 207 832 8500
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