Global FP&A Partner – Operations
Lloyd’s Register
Location: Flexible / Hybrid
What we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Global FP&A Partner – Operations to manage financial planning, analysis, and business partnering activities across our Global Operations organization.
This is an important role supporting senior operational leadership in managing a global cost base of more than £240M and a workforce of over 2,600 FTE. You will have a key role in providing financial insight, improving performance, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring effective governance across the organization.
As a trusted partner to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) leadership team, you will translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations that enable effective decision-making, cost optimisation, and long-term value creation.
What we offer you
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-The opportunity to work for an organisation with a clear sense of purpose, guided by values and a commitment to a safer world.
-A full-time, permanent role within a global organisation that supports professional growth and continuous learning.
-Exposure to senior leadership and involvement in high-profile strategic initiatives.
-The opportunity to contribute to decision-making across a global operations function.
-A team-oriented, global workplace that values fresh ideas and practical solutions.
The role
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Manage the development and delivery of annual budgets, rolling forecasts (0+12, 3+9, 6+6, and 9+3), and long-range financial plans across the Global Operations organisation.
Ensure financial assumptions are aligned with strategic objectives and business priorities, working closely with Operations, Finance, and HR teams to improve forecast accuracy, transparency, and consistency.
Performance Management & Insight
Own monthly financial and operational performance reporting, including cost, headcount, and utilisation metrics.
Provide insightful variance analysis and forward-looking recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions. Identify key risks and opportunities, evaluate performance drivers, and support mitigation actions through robust data analysis.
Develop financial models and support investment cases, business cases, and transformation initiatives by providing clear, decision-ready insights.
Business Partnering
Act as the primary FP&A partner to the COO leadership team and their direct reports.
Support decisions relating to workforce planning, organisational structure, resource allocation, and cost optimisation. Provide constructive input and strategic insight to improve business performance and operational effectiveness.
Where required, provide commercial support to global contract negotiations, ensuring opportunities are financially viable and deliver value throughout the contract lifecycle.
Systems & Data
Maintain and enhance financial reporting and planning capabilities across systems including SAP ByDesign, BPC, Power BI, and related platforms.
Implement automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement of reporting and planning processes while ensuring data integrity and consistency across actuals, forecasts, and plans.
Cost & Workforce Governance
Provide oversight of the global cost base and workforce structure, ensuring robust governance of cost centres, headcount reporting, and workforce planning data.
Coordinate financial planning and HR planning processes while supporting compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement of financial controls.
What you bring
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-Deep FP&A knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling.
-Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders within complex, global, and matrixed organisations.
-Demonstrated ability to translate large volumes of financial and operational data into meaningful insights and recommendations that influence decision-making.
-Experience managing significant cost bases and workforce planning models.
-Advanced analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SAP, and other financial planning systems.
-Experience leading financial transformation initiatives, process improvements, and automation projects.
-Well-developed commercial acumen and the ability to offer constructive input while maintaining trusted relationships.
-Ability to navigate complexity, assess unfamiliar situations, and develop practical solutions across a matrix organization.
-Experience working effectively across different cultures, geographies, and stakeholder groups.
You are someone who:
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-Thinks strategically while maintaining close attention to detail.
-Builds trusted relationships and works effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
-Communicates complex information clearly and effectively.
-Uses data and insight to guide decisions and improve business performance.
-Is accountable for delivering results and meeting commitments.
-Thrives in a changing, global, and collaborative environment.
-Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working.
Role Dimensions
Geographic Area of Impact:
Global Operations Organisation
Budget Responsibility:
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-Total Costs: £240M+
-Chargeable Hours: 2.3M+
-Workforce: 2,600+ FTE
Reporting Line:
Reports to Head of FP&A – Class & Advisory
Key Stakeholders:
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-Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Leadership Team
-FP&A Leads
-Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
-HR Leadership Team
-Global Operations Management Teams, including:
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-Global Service Delivery
-Technical Support Office
-Operational Technical Support
-Fleet Operations Centre
-Technical Directorate
-Product Management
-Fleet Services
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Join Lloyd’s Register and play a pivotal role in supporting financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making across our global operations organisation.
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