EMEA Labour Cost & HR Analyst - Uxbridge, Middlesex

Job Purpose and Summary Join Our Team as an EMEA Labour Cost and Reporting AnalystAre you passionate about data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration? We’re looking for an experienced EMEA Labour Cost and Reporting Analyst to take the lead in driving accurate and insightful labour cost analysis across the region. In this pivotal role, you’ll work within the HR function and partner closely with the EMEA Labour Cost Controller in Finance to ensure seamless alignment and reporting.

Your expertise will support effective communication of labour and HR cost insights to both internal and external stakeholders.      Labour Cost Budgeting & ForecastingFacilitate the EMEA labour cost budgeting and forecasting process for all entities in alignment with the EMEA Labour Cost Controller in line with guidelines and timescales, with specific support for the Head Quarters locations (RSHQs)Produce Original Budget, Latest Forecast, Book Closing Forecast and Revised Budget templates required for the information gathering phase.Produce monthly variance reports with accompanying explanations of labour cost variations to budget/forecast and split between vacancies and filled positions.Provide recommendations of actions to improve budgeting & forecasting accuracy.Labour Cost Analysis & ReportingAnalyse trends and create financial models of 'What If' scenario’s for future business planning.Prepare agreed reports for HR, Finance & Executive Leadership.Deliver Ad Hoc reports to meet agreed stakeholder requirements securing required governance.HR Selling, General, Administrative ExpensesSupport the planning and financial budgeting phases for HR EMEA and in the RSHQs including:Creating the templates required for the information gathering phase of the Original Budget & Revised Budget, Latest Forecast & Mid Term Plan activities.Participate in budget setting and review meetings, as required.Input agreed budgets into required system for RSHQs.Review monthly spend and highlight significant variances to budget, collating insights to explain variances with required stakeholders.Respond to finance questions on variances.Maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders:Pan-European HR Shared Service Center – For alignment between monthly headcount and labour cost reportingFinance team – Labour Cost Controller to ensure required information is shared in agreed format and aligned to required timelines.Alignment with Data Reporting specialist on relevant HR KPIs & dashboard reporting & maintenance.Japanese & European Mobility teams and RHSQ HR Business Partners –  To ensure HQ labour cost and reporting for relevant stakeholders fulfils required needs.Country key HR contacts – For completing commentary to support analysis.Contribute to the successful delivery of relevant projects/initiatives focused on continuous improvement of our labour cost and HR budgeting processes and practices.    What we giveSalary: up to £61,000 dependent on experience plus a 10% annual bonusHybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from homeFlexible core hours – start anytime between 07:30am-10am, finish after 16:00 (7.5 hours per day)Minimum 25 days personal holiday with up to 5 days available for purchaseGenerous pension schemePrivate healthcare and wider medical planUp to 38% discount on Canon productsFlexible benefits policyFree parking, excellent subsidised restaurant, highly subsidised Costa Coffee on siteMulti-faith roomDiscounted Nuffield Health gym ratesPartnership with Mental Health First Aid UK and mental health champions networkGreat transport links – Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost shuttle busExtensive learning & development opportunitiesYou will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 nationalities at our state-of-the-art EMEA HQ in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.What we askProven track record of working on HR Data reporting & analysis gained in a large complex multi-national organization or a leading consulting firmHighly proficient in Excel and ERP reporting tools (including Power BI)Working with highly sensitive HR data.Working with budgets/financial data reporting.Fluent in English.Able to work within a diversified & multi-cultural team dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders across multiple locations.  You will needCanon Europe champions hybrid working as follows (3 days office / 2 days remote) coupled with a flexible core hours policy. You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than fifty different nationalities! Lastly, you will find that Canon encourages continuous Learning and Development with a wide range of resources and support available on demand.Does this seem like a great fit for your career expectations?

We are excited to hear from you!#LI-SJ1 #LI-HybridFurther informationAnalytical & attention to detailHighly organised and efficientProactive, independent operator demonstrating initiative continuouslyProfessional and service delivery mindset & approachGood relationship building and interpersonal skillsAbility to produce high work output and perform well under pressureGood verbal and written communication skillsHigh multi-cultural sensitivity