Management Reporting/ Analytics at Standard Chartered Bank

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We are recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Management Reporting/ Analytics
Job ID: 372246
   
Job Description

• To act as back up to the Head of CB Business finance
• Ensure the monthly financial performance report is accurate and complete
• Produce a detailed profitability review of existing products and new products
• Collate the CB monthly  forecasts in conjunction with VC GMs
• Provide financial input into the drafting of PAR within the CB business
• Provide the operational and competitive trends likely to affect the business operations, including performance gaps and suggested remedial action
• Actively review and implement strategies to ensure value for money and a lean cost base
• Ensure the necessary Financial Control disciplines are kept within the CB Business
• Provide financial input into the PPD review process
• Collate and consolidate the CB business budget

Key Roles & Responsibilities
1.) Business Analytics

• Collect and present relevant financial data to help in the formulation of the strategy of the businesses.
• Partner business in establishing a low, and value for money cost base
• Assist business in analysing variance reports and variations from stated strategies
• Assist business to undertake the financial analysis of the Business monthly financial performance
• Undertake regular financial analysis of new and existing products within each of the Business Value Centres highlighting the impact on business performance and the risks of such products

2.) Reporting

• To ensure CB monthly reporting is timely and accurate at both product and Value centre levels. This includes the consistent application of the Funds Transfer Pricing and Cost Allocation methodologies
• Ensure all CB revenue and costs have been factored into the monthly management reports
• Provide back-up details of CB revenue and costs as required
• Budgeting and Planning
• Provide financial inputs and collate the formulation of the Business operating plans/budget
• Financial Control
• Undertake regular checks to ensure that the financial control policy is consistently applied in CB
• Track all the CB value centre costs and commitments to ensure they are in line with the agreed strategy and business plans
• Project Management
• Assist in the evaluation of projects (through post implementation reviews) which are specific to the CB Value Centres in accordance with Group and local guidelines.
• Provide financial inputs into the preparation of PARs
• Operational Risk
• Act as the Responsible Person for WB business Finance
• Ensure that the planned actions to correct the observed control gaps and exceptions are promptly undertaken.
• Others
• Undertake ad hoc projects and assignments as agreed with Line Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• MBA in Business, or Accounting or Professional Qualification – CIMA, CPA, ACCA or its equivalent
• 4 – 6 years banking experience is required.
• High level of computer literacy and understanding of business computing environments
• Knowledge of the Banking practice and Products
• Strong knowledge in Management Accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team builder

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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