About this role
<p><strong>Global FP&A Partner – Operations</strong></p> <p><strong>Lloyd’s Register</strong><br><strong>Location: Athens, Greece- Mumbai, India / Hybrid</strong></p> <p><strong><br>What we’re looking for</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What we offer you</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>The opportunity to work for an organisation with a clear sense of purpose, guided by values and a commitment to a safer world.</li> <li>A full-time, permanent role within a global organisation that supports professional growth and continuous learning.</li> <li>Exposure to senior leadership and involvement in high-profile strategic initiatives.</li> <li>The opportunity to contribute to decision-making across a global operations function.</li> <li>A team-oriented, global workplace that values fresh ideas and practical solutions.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br>The role</strong></p> <p><strong>Financial Planning & Forecasting</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Performance Management & Insight</strong></p> <p>Own monthly financial and operational performance reporting, including cost, headcount, and utilisation metrics.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Develop financial models and support investment cases, business cases, and transformation initiatives by providing clear, decision-ready insights.</p> <p><strong>Business Partnering</strong></p> <p>Act as the primary FP&A partner to the COO leadership team and their direct reports.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Where required, provide commercial support to global contract negotiations, ensuring opportunities are financially viable and deliver value throughout the contract lifecycle.</p> <p><strong>Systems & Data</strong></p> <p>Maintain and enhance financial reporting and planning capabilities across systems including SAP ByDesign, BPC, Power BI, and related platforms.</p> <p>Implement automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement of reporting and planning processes while ensuring data integrity and consistency across actuals, forecasts, and plans.</p> <p><strong>Cost & Workforce Governance</strong></p> <p>Provide oversight of the global cost base and workforce structure, ensuring robust governance of cost centres, headcount reporting, and workforce planning data.</p> <p>Coordinate financial planning and HR planning processes while supporting compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement of financial controls.</p> <p><strong><br>What you bring</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Deep FP&A knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders within complex, global, and matrixed organisations.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to translate large volumes of financial and operational data into meaningful insights and recommendations that influence decision-making.</li> <li>Experience managing significant cost bases and workforce planning models.</li> <li>Advanced analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SAP, and other financial planning systems.</li> <li>Experience leading financial transformation initiatives, process improvements, and automation projects.</li> <li>Well-developed commercial acumen and the ability to offer constructive input while maintaining trusted relationships.</li> <li>Ability to navigate complexity, assess unfamiliar situations, and develop practical solutions across a matrix organization.</li> <li>Experience working effectively across different cultures, geographies, and stakeholder groups.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br>You are someone who:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Thinks strategically while maintaining close attention to detail.</li> <li>Builds trusted relationships and works effectively with stakeholders at all levels.</li> <li>Communicates complex information clearly and effectively.</li> <li>Uses data and insight to guide decisions and improve business performance.</li> <li>Is accountable for delivering results and meeting commitments.</li> <li>Thrives in a changing, global, and collaborative environment.</li> <li>Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Role Dimensions</strong></p> <p><strong>Geographic Area of Impact:</strong><br>Global Operations Organisation</p> <p><strong>Budget Responsibility:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Total Costs: £240M+</li> <li>Chargeable Hours: 2.3M+</li> <li>Workforce: 2,600+ FTE</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reporting Line:</strong><br>Reports to Head of FP&A – Class & Advisory</p> <p><strong>Key Stakeholders:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Leadership Team</li> <li>FP&A Leads</li> <li>Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)</li> <li>HR Leadership Team</li> <li>Global Operations Management Teams, including:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Global Service Delivery</li> <li>Technical Support Office</li> <li>Operational Technical Support</li> <li>Fleet Operations Centre</li> <li>Technical Directorate</li> <li>Product Management</li> <li>Fleet Services<br><br></li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>#LI-KC1</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid<br><br></p> </li> </ul> <p>Join Lloyd’s Register and play a pivotal role in supporting financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making across our global operations organisation.</p> <p> </p>