Company Overview

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho’s global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in the PRC), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

Why Mizuho

At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

It is the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

About the team

The IT Planning & Control team is a newly established function within IT Governance & Risk Control for Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Hong Kong Branch.

The team is being set up to strengthen IT planning, budgeting, reporting, and vendor governance across the Branch IT function, and to provide more structured support for management decision-making, financial oversight, and governance coordination.

Role requirements

• Support annual IT budget planning and regular forecast updates.
• Perform budget-versus-actual monitoring and variance analysis.
• Prepare cost analysis, financial reports, and management summaries.
• Track IT-related vendor costs and support cost visibility across the IT function.
• Assist in maintaining planning schedules, templates, and reporting materials.
• Support demand intake and planning coordination with relevant IT teams.
• Prepare periodic KPI, status, and management reporting packs.
• Support follow-up actions related to planning, budget, and reporting items.
• Work with internal stakeholders to collect data, validate assumptions, and improve reporting quality.
• Identify process improvement opportunities in budgeting, reporting, and financial control.

Essential Functions

• Perform assigned tasks in a correct and timely manner.
• Always observe compliance with policies and procedures.
• Support budget control, planning coordination, and reporting activities for the IT function.
• Monitor financial and operational information and recommend process improvements where appropriate.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, analysis, and documentation.
• Maintain effective working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Provide backup support for team activities when required.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines.
• Practical mindset with a focus on control, process, and quality.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• High standards of integrity and professional conduct.

Work experience, education and skills

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 10 years of relevant experience in IT finance, budgeting, cost control, PMO/PPM support, or management reporting.
• Experience in banking or financial services is preferred.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost reporting.
• Experience in vendor cost tracking or procurement-related financial support would be an advantage.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to work with large data sets and reporting materials.
• Good documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with IT and non-IT stakeholders.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Japanese language capability would be a plus.

Application

Employment of the in-scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks).

Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application.

Mizuho Bank Limited

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in 35 countries, approximately 52,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more: www.mizuhogroup.com

Mizuho’s People Philosophy

The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuho’s Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our people’s growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals. Mizuho is committed to:

• Supporting the professional growth of people
• Recognizing people who promote Mizuho’s Values
• Fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive as their true selves

The full text for the Mizuho People Philosophy can be accessed via this link:

https://www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/social/employees

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