Join Our Team as an EMEA Labour Cost and Reporting Analyst
Are 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 acrossthe 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 insightsto both internal and external stakeholders
At Canon, we've been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we're driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
With a strong presence across EMEA for over 60 years, our regional HQs in London and Amstelveen support operations in 120+ markets. We're proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a diverse and energetic team
* Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks
* Access a competitive salary, wide-ranging benefits, and up to 38% discount on Canon products
* Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth
If you're visionary, innovative, and ready to make an impact – we'd love to hear from you.
* Proven track record of working on HR Data reporting & analysis gained in a large complex multi-national organization or a leading consulting firm
* Highly 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.
* Analytical & attention to detail
* Highly organised and efficient
* Proactive, independent operator demonstrating initiative continuously
* Professional and service delivery mindset & approach
* Good relationship building and interpersonal skills
* Ability to produce high work output and perform well under pressure
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* High multi-cultural sensitivity
* Salary: up to £61,000 dependent on experience plus a 10% annual bonus
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
* Flexible core hours – start anytime between 07:30am-10am, finish after 16: hours per day)
Canon 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
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Labour Cost Budgeting & Forecasting
* Facilitate 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 & Reporting
* Analyse 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 Expenses
* Support 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 reporting
* Finance 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.