Workforce Planning Manager

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

The role involves supporting the Global Head of Operations Planning and Analytics in a range of tasks and activities requiring knowledge in accounting, corporate finance, excellent communication skills and analytical business skills. The role requires being able to work independently and initially focused on proactively improving programme ad-hoc and month-end reporting processes, collating and managing large data sets, through to creating standardised reports to facilitate analysis.

There is a strong focus on being able to communicate seamlessly with various teams and individuals across the business. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of detailed business cases supporting transformation programmes including budget set up for tracking and management purposes
• Detailed headcount planning and management to support resource management and cost reporting and forecasting
• Set-up detailed analysis reports on project cost including headcount costs and run rate analyses;
• Collate, create and maintain data sets from various sources which will be the building blocks for analysis, reporting and budgeting;
• Establish monthly KPI dashboard reporting and create quarterly Regional Reporting Packs;
• Lead the programme budgeting and forecasting cycle in close collaboration with the business and the offshore teams;
• Undertake analytics as necessary to support management decision-making;
• Maintain and support the implementation and analysis of KPIs (financial and non-financial) in collaboration with the Group Financial Analysis and Group Reporting teams;
• Gain an in-depth understanding of key indicators and business activities in order to help drive performance improvement and drive strategic initiatives;
• Support the understanding of the current transfer pricing policy through documenting the respective financial flows;
• Prepare ad hoc analytics and reporting as required by the Finance & Operations Performance Director and business leaders including the development of material for Senior Management

Qualifications

Profile:

• Highly independent and able to organise tasks with little daily supervision;
• Ability to work with large data sets and use various IT applications in order to structure, manage and create reports for various users;
• Ability to both delve into details but also summarise key findings in a succinct and professional manner tailored to Senior Management and Board-level audience;
• Appreciates and understands how operational measures translate into financial ones;
• Proactively takes ownership of work with a drive for results;
• Experience gained as a Financial Controller, Financial Planning and Analysis function or Business Controller;
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Knowledge of NetSuite, Power BI, VBA and any other would be an asset
• Nice to have: Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with 5 years of post-qualification experience or similar experience gained working in an accounting / finance role;

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.