Strategic Cost Manager

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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 expert individual to join this team in the role of Strategic Cost Manager.

In this role, you will:

•    The Strategic Cost Manager role forms part of the Strategic Cost Management (SCM) team within HBUK;
•    The primary purpose of the Strategic Cost Manager role is to identify and drive sustainable cost savings to achieve both in-year and 5-year horizon cost objectives for HBUK and its businesses;
•    You will drive action plans to deliver cost efficiency improvements through operating model and other strategic change, working collaboratively across HBUK;
•    The scope may include multiple brands including HSBC, first direct, M&S and CMB and charges from elsewhere in the HSBC Group. 

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

•    Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) or qualified by experience;
•    Demonstrable cost management experience;
•    Forecasting and budgeting experience;
•    Business partnering experience within a finance function;
•    Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders (at all levels of seniority).

The base location for this role is Birmingham and with a hybrid working pattern. 

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