Job Description

Role Responsibilities Group FP&A Cost team is responsible for management of Bank\'s Cost base, including internal reporting, external messaging, Plan (Budget, Forecast & Outlook) and helping deliver our Group cost targets. Head of P2P Group Cost reporting will drive end to end Cost performance management outcomes in collaboration with Head, Cost Analytics & Governance (Group FP&A). Reporting & Analytics Own end-to-end process outcomes, enabling robust decision making & delivery of Group Cost and productivity targets Drive clear, simple, and transparent reporting of Cost performance for the MBRs, Board presentations, Management reviews, and other ad-hoc analytics Support creating clear cost narratives for both internal as well as external messaging (MT, Finance Forum, investors, analysts, rating agencies etc.) Drive Cost performance through greater engagement, transparency, and collaboration with Segment, Function, Regional CFO teams and P2P counterparts Model outcomes and enable decision making for planning, target setting and strategic reviews Develop an effective organisation structure which delivers the right balance between process expertise and specialist cost advisory capability Provide thought leadership in simplifying and articulating complex issues impacting process Change & Optimisation Drive standardisation, digitisation, and optimisation of Incurred Cost Reporting, Outlook, and Plan processes Support the Cost change agenda, in collaboration with Group FP&A\'s Cost Analytics & Governance team Actively participate and contribute towards successful implementation of Finance wide initiatives within Group FP&A Cost processes People & Leadership Provide thought leadership in P2P leadership forums and other FP&A forums to deliver the function\'s vision Actively contribute to the strategic development of P2P and support driving GFS collective agenda Develop a sustainable talent management approach which attracts and retains top talent. Employ, engage, and retain high quality people, with robust succession planning for critical roles Inspire and engage people Set clear priorities, provide continuous and robust feedback and fair rewards in line with their profile and performance Create a career additive environment for team members, through support in building growth plans, providing stretch opportunities for individuals to learn in the role Continuous review of operating model and capacity plans, including up-tiering and up-skilling team members to develop high performing teams for the future Develop a culture of accountability and innovation, where team members are clear about what their remit is and should feel empowered to think outside of the box and propose effectiveness & efficiency changes Risk Management & Governance Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group\'s Values and Code of Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Reinforce an effective and exemplary risk and control culture and further strengthen the control environment, ensure that specialist knowledge and skills are assigned to relevant needs Act to minimize operational loss and audit failures and take proactive measures to respond to matters arising and identify and manage forward looking risks Work with team to identify and mitigate identified operational risks in their areas. Through assignment of direct and indirect reports, establish and maintain an appropriate framework and procedures for monitoring, identifying, measuring, assessing, reporting, and managing compliance, regulatory, financial crime, operational and reputational risks Key Stakeholders & Partners Global Head, Finance Operations GPO, Plan to Perform GPO Head, Cost Analytics & Governance (Group FP&A) Group FP&A Management Team and P2P Leadership Team Segment, Function & Regional CFOs Head, Global Financial Services, as well as the Leadership Team Aspire Program Leadership Team Group Finance Operational Risk Our Ideal Candidate Qualified finance professional with more than 20 years\' experience of Financial Planning & Analytics and Cost performance management Role Specific Technical Competencies Qualified accountant with 20+ years PQE as a minimum Experience of providing finance business partnering to a large organisation and c-suite executives including extensive cost management support. Ability to constructively challenge and influence where appropriate to ensure the overall goals of the business and the bank are aligned. Strong understanding of technology spends from a commercial perspective and ideally knowledge of applications typical of a global bank. Understanding of Standard Chartered Bank finance processes and systems desirable. Strong knowledge and experience of cost management and familiarity with accounting standards. Experience of driving strategic change and process re-engineering. Strong analytical skills in Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge of methodologies such as Agile. Experience of working in a matrix organisation with extended finance support offshore. About Standard Chartered We\'re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we\'ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you\'re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can\'t wait to see the talents you can bring us. Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you\'ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we: Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing. Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential. 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