HR Finance Business Partner - Financial Services Location: Barlow Place, UK with occasional travel to other Local, Regional & Global Offices Reports to: Head of Financial Control Contract : Full-time and P ermanent position. Your role at Chanel: The successful candidate will lead the transformation in HR reporting insights for people, headcount, and people costs. Base d at our Head Office in Barlow Place, the position will be the link between Finance and HR. This is an integral role to accurately monitor and forecast all people relate d costs with strong accuracy. The role will s upport and challenge the business for workforce demands and KPI’s. Within this role, you will support both the CFO and Regional People and Organisation Director. What impact you can create at Chanel : Full ownership and preparation of annual staffing budgets for the entire UK operation, building strategic presentations with the Regional People and Organisation Director. Maintain strong relationships with multiple business D irectors and Finance team to provide strategic support and ensure clear communication regarding headcount related m atters. Weekly and Monthly business updates on vacancy lags, KPI’s and ke y workforce related matters, offering insights, recommendations, and forward planning strategic presentations. Maintain strong relationships with multiple business D irectors and Finance team to provide strategic support and ensure clear communication and collaboration across the teams. Collaborate with Finance to eventually take on f ull ownership of forecasting and monitoring of annual staff costs, headcount and other people related budget s. Work closely with F inance and HR systems teams to improve reporting and forecasting processes resulting in increased efficiency, accuracy, and improved busines s insights. What you will bring to the role: Strong F inance knowledge and an understanding of financial principles, management reporting, and commercial finance, u sing these skills to challenge, partner and understand the needs of the business teams allowing for swift and informed strategic decisions Adaptive learner with a positive attitude, self-starter, professional demeanour and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Flexible with good time management and strong communication skills including the confidence and ability to communicate with senior management Comfortable with systems with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint You are energised by : Working in a highly collaborative environment Providing critical knowledge of the workforce KPI’s Trends and risks Advis ing senior management on strategic headcount and budget insights. What you would gain from this experience: The opportunity to work between HR and Finance business team s including exposure to senior leadership. The opportunity to make this role an integral position in the UK operation. The UK Region plays a pivotal role in delivering on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions. Transforming our business and leaving a lasting positive impact on people and planet will require the collaborative efforts of everyone across our House. As an employee of CHANEL, you will be an important part of this journey. Benefits at CHANEL Our employee benefits have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you: Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and ability to add family members, Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories. Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance and Retail Discounts across multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out and 100’s more. Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines Platforms: Multiple Platforms to support across Wellbeing Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions, CHANEL Product Discounts and Employee Only Sales Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers and Additional Holidays across milestones. *Benefits are eligibility dependent and subject to change at any time At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.