Financial Controller - HR/Reward

The Advocate Group are excited to partner with a Global Spirits business to bring this unique, senior level role to market.

The HR Controlling Manager is a critical role, supporting business goals and decision making through staff cost planning, benefits forecasting, and accurate monthly reporting. You will work collaboratively across HR, Finance & Reward to develop and influence the HR Controlling strategy, optimising workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, shape, and implement Payroll & Benefits budget scenario for each FY.
2. Lead execution and coordination of staff cost planning exercises (quarterly rolling forecast).
3. Compute and analyse key HR KPIs such as Headcount, FTE, Turnover, Vacancy Rate, supporting HR workforce 'health' view, and factor them into the controlling and forecasting activity.
4. Anticipate changes in the market and understand how this will be reflected in business growth ambitions.

Ideal Candidate:

This role requires someone with a true blend of skills, including:

1. Extensive experience in a Controlling role - either HR Controller or Business Partnered with HR/Reward.
2. Experience in budgeting/forecasting staff costs within a global business.
3. Strong financial acumen & a thorough understanding of HR processes, HR data, and C&B.
4. Rigor,