Senor HR Controller (6 month contract) Job at London Full Time NEW

This role acts as a key partner in managing and optimising workforce-related costs for a large, multi-entity organisation. Supporting a workforce of significant scale across multiple business units, you will drive planning, forecasting, reporting and analytical insight, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making within a complex, matrix environment.

THIS IS A 6 MONTHS FTC SO SHORTER NOTICE PERIODS ARE REQUIRED

Duties:

• Lead forecasting, reporting and analysis of workforce-related costs, ensuring accuracy of monthly actuals and forward projections.
• Partner with HR and finance teams to maintain reliable workforce data, including headcount, across systems and reporting.
• Deliver clear analysis and insights to senior stakeholders, highlighting cost drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Support budgeting and planning through data modelling and scenario analysis across pay, benefits and staffing.
• Produce regular variance analysis and track key workforce metrics to support decision-making.
• Oversee financial processes including accruals, allocations, recharges and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy at period end.
• Ensure data integrity across systems, resolving discrepancies and improving reporting processes.
• Act as a key point of coordination across teams, supporting consistency and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in financial planning, workforce cost analysis or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced Excel and strong data interpretation skills.
• Ability to present clear insights to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with large datasets and planning/reporting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Apply today!