Business Manager, Americas Finance

The primary objective of the Business Manager, Americas Finance is to partner with and support the Americas Finance COO team across People & Culture, monthly forecasting and actuals reporting, and workforce planning; deliver governance, risk and control activities; maintain strong stakeholder communication; and drive process re-engineering to simplify operations and improve functional efficiency.

As our Business Manager, Americas Finance, you will:

• Support the end-to-end monthly business review cycle, including actuals reporting and forecasting
• Provide operational support for hiring and workforce planning
• Support the planning and execution of People & Culture initiatives
• Support delivery of EUC risk reduction initiatives
• Support SRO/ATO related activities
• Support process improvement and re-engineering initiatives
• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders
• Contribute as a core member of the Americas Finance COO team

You'll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Strong planning and delivery management
• Structured problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through and ownership
• Working knowledge of forecasting, actuals, and monthly business review rhythms
• Ability to turn data into a clear narrative
• Experience supporting headcount management and approval workflows
• Strong capability with planning/reporting tools and Excel/PowerPoint
• Understanding of governance routines and evidence-based delivery
• Awareness of operational risk concepts, including EUC risk
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• Strong collaboration skills across Finance, HR/People, COO, Technology and suppliers
• Clear written communication for updates, minutes, actions and executive summaries
• Workshop facilitation skills
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Operations, or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in a Business Manager, Finance PMO, or Operations role within a large, regulated organisation
• Experience producing management information, coordinating monthly reporting cycles, and supporting forecasting processes
• Experience working with governance frameworks, policy adherence, and stakeholder-facing documentation

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities, a competitive pay and benefits package, and a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment.