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Are you passionate about turning data into insights and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to support workforce planning and our HR function, covering all aspects of HR cost budget management — from data management and system optimisation to process improvement and reporting. In this role, you’ll be the owner of our HR cost data, acting as the crucial bridge between HR and Finance. You’ll take ownership of budgeting and tracking HR costs for several key business areas including UK Schools, Global Online Schools and USA, ensuring our financial data drives smart decisions. You will report to the UK and Online Finance leadership Team, with close interaction with the HR Directors and CEOs and will also be required to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the HR Team, and colleagues and managers across the organisation. This role will be based in our Head Office in Mayfair, London with a 4 day/1 day wfh split
Job Responsibility
Lead the HR cost budget for the UK, Online and USA
Coordinate monthly submissions and prepare variance reports
Analyse HR costs centrally and provide consolidated budget reports with commentary to guide strategic decisions
Support the HR/Payroll team with the payroll monthly closing
Report any discrepancies to the HR Director and make necessary accruals/reversals
Ensure accurate reporting
Conducting in-depth analysis to identify areas for improvement and making recommendations based on findings
Continuously enhance HR cost controlling processes and reporting
Support implementation of HR tools and projects
Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed
Collaborate with the HR BPs to develop strategies and action plans based on data-driven insights
Gather and clean data from HRIS (Success Factors), payroll systems, surveys, and financial records, ensuring accuracy and integrity
Identify workforce trends, forecast future needs, analyse drivers of turnover
Translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate findings to HR, Finance, and senior leadership
Assist with HR compliance reporting and conduct audits of data and processes
Requirements
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data management and reporting
Proficiency in Excel and HRIS platforms
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI), and statistical software is desirable
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to challenge the status quo
Ability to interpret and manipulate information, draw insights from data, and provide usable and meaningful output
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels including C-suite, displaying professionalism and credibility
Acts with honesty, integrity and discretion, demonstrating awareness of impact of sensitive HR issues
Holder of or working towards a qualification in Data Analytics, Finance, HR, Business, or related field
Understanding of HR and payroll principles
Experience working in global organisations across multiple currencies
The ideal candidate may already be part-qualified, will have at least 1-2 years as a data analyst, strong analytical skills, and a proactive and collaborative approach