FP&A Specialist (workforce planning)

Moody's Investors Service; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in risk assessment is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis expert in London. The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant fields such as financial planning, workforce planning, or product management, paired with strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with HR, analyzing resourcing data, and overseeing budget processes. The ideal candidate will also have proficiency in multidimensional reporting applications and a basic understanding of AI concepts. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in relevant fields.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Essential exposure to multidimensional reporting applications.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on data quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data transformation tools.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in financial planning and analysis.
• Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition.
• Analyse monthly resourcing data for insights.
• Provide timely and relevant financial information.
• Oversee the MSS budget and forecasting process.
• Analyse variances in Profit & Loss statements.
• Lead special projects assigned by Senior Finance Management.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Workforce Planning

People Reporting

Product Management

Verbal and written English skills

Multidimensional reporting applications

Data quality focus

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

AI concepts understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

OneStream Quickview

Power Query

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Workforce Planning, People Reporting, or Product Management.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Essential exposure to multidimensional reporting applications (e.g., OneStream Quickview, Microsoft Fabric).
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on data quality; capable of summarising and effectively communicating findings and analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (preferably Office 365), data transformation tools (Power Query), financial modelling, and related financial systems.
• Advanced analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in compensation and consulting, supporting Moody’s Shared Services in all financial planning and analysis activities.

• Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, and MSS Business Partners to support both strategic and operational initiatives.
• Analyse monthly resourcing data and provide insights to help stakeholders understand workforce trends and resource allocation.
• Respond promptly to queries from HR, Talent Acquisition, and MSS Business Partners, ensuring the provision of timely and relevant financial information.
• Build and maintain resourcing projection models to support business objectives and future workforce planning.
• Oversee the MSS budget and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Analyse and explain variances in monthly and quarterly Profit & Loss statements, with a focus on factors informed by subject‑matter expertise.
• Lead and review special projects as assigned by Senior Finance Management.

About the team

The FP&A Resourcing Team is responsible for understanding the structure and composition of Moody’s organisation, providing routine reports and insights for the business. The team contributes significantly to Moody’s through:

• Providing a clear understanding of Moody’s workforce, both current and future.
• Collaborating with business partners to identify and generate effective, actionable efficiency opportunities.
• Supporting projects aimed at enhancing the visibility and granularity of workforce data.

By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in FP&A, expanding our current team to support the Moody’s Shared Services business.

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Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.