Finance Data Analyst - Workforce Planning & HR

ROLE SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about turning data into insights and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to support workforce planning and our HR function, covering all aspects of HR cost budget management — from data management and system optimisation to process improvement and reporting.

In this role, you’ll be the owner of our HR cost data, acting as the crucial bridge between HR and Finance. You’ll take ownership of budgeting and tracking HR costs for several key business areas including UK Schools, Global Online Schools and USA, ensuring our financial data drives smart decisions.

You will report to the UK and Online Finance leadership Team, with close interaction with the HR Directors and CEOs and will also be required to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the HR Team, and colleagues and managers across the organisation.

This role will be based in our Head Office in Mayfair, London with a 4 day/1 day wfh split

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Budget and Forecast Process:

• Lead the HR cost budget for the UK, Online and USA
• Coordinate monthly submissions and prepare variance reports.
• Analyse HR costs centrally and provide consolidated budget reports with commentary to guide strategic decisions.

Monthly Staff Costs Analysis

• Support the HR/Payroll team with the payroll monthly closing.
• Report any discrepancies to the HR Director and make necessary accruals/reversals.
• Ensure accurate reporting.
• Conducting in-depth analysis to identify areas for improvement and making recommendations based on findings.

Other Responsibilities

• Continuously enhance HR cost controlling processes and reporting.
• Support implementation of HR tools and projects.
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with the HR BPs to develop strategies and action plans based on data-driven insights.
• Data Collection & Management: Gather and clean data from HRIS (Success Factors), payroll systems, surveys, and financial records, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Trend & Predictive Analysis: Identify workforce trends, forecast future needs, analyse drivers of turnover.
• Insight Generation: Translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate findings to HR, Finance, and senior leadership.
• Compliance & Auditing: Assist with HR compliance reporting and conduct audits of data and processes. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data management and reporting
• Proficiency in Excel and HRIS platforms.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI), and statistical software is desirable
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to challenge the status quo
• Ability to interpret and manipulate information, draw insights from data, and provide usable and meaningful output.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels including C-suite, displaying professionalism and credibility.
• Acts with honesty, integrity and discretion, demonstrating awareness of impact of sensitive HR issues

• Holder of or working towards a qualification in Data Analytics, Finance, HR, Business, or related field.
• Understanding of HR and payroll principles
• Experience working in global organisations across multiple currencies

• The ideal candidate may already be part-qualified, will have at least 1-2 years as a data analyst, strong analytical skills, and a proactive and collaborative approach.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.