Senior Workforce Planning Manager

This role sits within the FP&A Resource Planning team and combines traditional FP&A responsibilities with a strong business partnering focus. The individual will act as the lead resource planning partner for our client, working closely with senior Finance leaders, HR, Talent Acquisition, and business stakeholders to provide strategic workforce insights and support decision-making. A significant portion of the role involves sitting down with senior members of Finance and translating financial, headcount, and workforce data into actionable recommendations that business leaders can understand and use. On a day-to-day basis, the person will own workforce planning, headcount forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation activities while analysing monthly resourcing trends and P&L performance. They will build and maintain workforce forecasting models, provide commentary on variances, and help leadership understand the financial impact of hiring and organizational decisions. In addition to the core FP&A responsibilities, the role is heavily involved in several transformation projects, including modernizing reporting capabilities by moving processes out of Excel and into Microsoft Fabric. They will also play a key role in the company's HR systems transformation, partnering with Finance, HR, and Technology teams to translate workforce data requirements during the migration to Workday and ensure reporting needs are met. This person will lead and develop a team, drive process improvements, and serve as a trusted advisor who bridges the gap between Finance, business stakeholders, HR, and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead subject matter expert in compensation and consulting, driving financial planning and analysis activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior HR, Talent Acquisition, and Business Partners, supporting both strategic and operational initiatives and managing complex stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Workforce Planning, People Reporting, or Product Management, with a proven track record of delivering insights and driving strategic outcomes in complex environments.
• Exceptional verbal and written English skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Extensive exposure to multidimensional reporting applications (e.g., OneStream Quickview, Microsoft Fabric), with the ability to leverage advanced analytics for decision support.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a rigorous approach to data quality and the ability to synthesise and present findings to C-suite and senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (preferably Office 365), data transformation tools (Power Query), financial modelling, and related financial systems.
• Superior analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing business strategy.