Claire Reeson
About Claire Reeson
Claire Reeson serves as the Change Delivery Lead for Planning, Forecasting & Internal Stress Testing at HSBC, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in accounting and finance, she has held various roles at HSBC and Brown Shipley, demonstrating expertise in finance systems and relationship management.
Current Role at HSBC
Claire Reeson currently serves as Change Delivery Lead in the Planning, Forecasting & Internal Stress Testing department at HSBC. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of change initiatives within the organization. Her role involves overseeing projects that enhance the bank's forecasting and stress testing capabilities.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Claire Reeson has extensive experience at HSBC, where she worked in various roles over several years. She served as Head of MI Systems, Policy & Projects for Group FP&A from 2017 to 2021 and as Head of MI Systems, Policy & Projects MENA from 2015 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as MI Accountant from 2008 to 2010 and as Systems Accountant from 2010 to 2015. This diverse experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of financial systems and processes.
Experience at Brown Shipley
Before her tenure at HSBC, Claire Reeson worked at Brown Shipley. She held the position of Financial Accountant for 10 months in 2007 to 2008 and served as Management Accountant in a Systems Implementation Programme from 2005 to 2007. Her roles at Brown Shipley provided her with foundational experience in financial accounting and systems implementation.
Education and Qualifications
Claire Reeson studied at The University of Northampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Accounting and Finance from 1996 to 1999. This educational background has provided her with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in her finance-related roles throughout her career.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Claire Reeson possesses advanced systems knowledge, particularly in designing and developing finance systems using Cognos TM1. She has strong influencing skills and proven relationship management abilities, which enable her to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Claire thrives in high-pressure environments and adopts a dynamic, delivery-focused approach to her work.