Support the central planning team from cost perspective in terms of building the budgets through multiple cycles i.e. Target setting, CP cycle BR1 and BR2.
Coordinate with all MT areas to understand the key business momentum in each budget cycle
Monitor, Review and control the business submission and ensure its in line with set principles
Prepare and own the cost templates to be rolled out as a part of Target setting cycle to collate the required details
Understand the reconcile the cost and headcount transfers
Prepare the cost slides for main decks to be presented to board for budget approvals
Update the cost messaging in the cost deck basis the discussion with MT areas
Connect the dots between budget and actual reporting to have consistent messaging
Understand the movement across key P&L Lines along with the key business rational
Actuals reporting
Monitor and review the flash and FY outlook submission from all MTs
Provide the central cost overlays in the monthly flash and submit it to Group FP&A central team along with the comments
Track the FY outlook by MTs to understand the group position and changes from previous submission
Perform the actual and flash analysis and submit it to head of cost and governance
Understand the cost movement against previous month, MTD budget, YTD budget and YOY
Coordinate with business and function team to get the explanation of material cost movement.
Support the cost team to prepare the ICAR report and deliver it with in the timelines
Productivity Reporting
Support in monitoring, tracking and reporting of productivity relates saves for the Group
Assist in validation of productivity commitments
Preparation of quarterly productivity reporting aligning to P&L cost and budget
Assist in preparation of regular and ad hoc Productivity reporting for MT / MBRs / Board meetings and external disclosure (IR) requirements
Understand all the cost lines and systems, design and create various MI which can be shared with Businesses/ Functions
Analyse productivity data for underlying trends and improvement opportunities
Develop insights & interpretations as required to facilitate management decision making
Ensure appropriate follow-up and tracking on all action items
Liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure successful completion of reporting deliverables on a timely basis
Continually reviewing all and identify opportunities for quality and process design improvement
Understand the data flow chart and various IT systems used in the organization
Upholding the Values of the Group and Company at all times
Compliance with all applicable Rules/ Regulations and Company and Group Policies
Others
Work on periodical and ad-hoc requests from Group FP&A leadership
Ensure that the quality is not compromised and be on top of all financial activities assigned like Management reporting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis
Completely owning all individual deliverables end to end, working in close with onshore Finance stakeholders
Understanding the processes end to end and quick in understanding the ad hoc requirements with ensuring quality and TAT of the output
Understanding all the P&L lines and systems and be able to design and create various MI which can be shared with Businesses/ Functions for taking important decisions
Stakeholder communication and coordination
Upholding the Values of the Group and Company at all times
Compliance with all applicable Rules/ Regulations and Company and Group Policies
Regulatory & Business Conduct
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.
Key Stakeholders
Head of Cost and Governance, Head of Group FP&A, Head of Planning etc.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
ROLE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Financial Planning & Analysis
External Analytics, MI Reporting
Stakeholder Management
Tableau
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in cost planning and analytics, variance analysis, understand the cost drivers etc
Familiarity with MRC, FA and Business Intelligence tools (eg. Tableau)
An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving with strong quantitative skills and attention to detail
CA / MBA / MCom / Bcom with 10+ years of relevant experience in FP&A
Effective communication skills, including presenting and influencing senior management
Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Relationship and stakeholder engagement skills
Initiative and proactive thinking
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 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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