Phillip Jackson
About Phillip Jackson
Phillip Jackson serves as the GBM Finance Manager at HSBC Global Banking and Markets in London, having previously held various finance roles in New Zealand and the UK. He has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland and extensive experience in financial management and reporting.
Work at HSBC
Phillip Jackson has been serving as the GBM Finance Manager at HSBC Global Banking and Markets since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for providing detailed financial performance reports for both the Non-Ring-Fenced Bank and UK Ring-Fenced Bank to the Europe executive committees. He acts as a finance business partner for Cost to Achieve reporting within the Global Banking and Markets division. His work includes reviewing and signing off on group Cost to Achieve submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position at HSBC, Phillip Jackson held several significant roles in the finance sector. He worked at Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited as a Senior Auditor from 2007 to 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. Following that, he served as the GB&M and global functions MI & Analysis Manager at HSBC New Zealand from 2010 to 2013. He then transitioned to Barclays Investment Bank as a Product Controller for 10 months in 2014, before becoming the Decision Support Manager at Charles Stanley & Co. Limited from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Phillip Jackson studied at Rosmini College and later attended the University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Accounting and Marketing from 2001 to 2005. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in finance and business management, which he has applied throughout his career in various finance-related roles.
Contributions to Business Strategy
In his role at HSBC, Phillip Jackson played a crucial part in the BREXIT working group, focusing on structuring the business post-EU exit. His contributions involved considering tax, reporting, IT, and strategic implications. Additionally, he has streamlined the transaction cost process by implementing simplification, automation, and offshoring strategies, enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.