Career Moves are excited to be partnering with a leading retail brand in their search for a Senior HR controller.This role acts as a key partner in managing and optimising workforce-related costs for a large, multi-entity organisation. Supporting a workforce of significant scale across multiple business units, you will drive planning, forecasting, reporting and analytical insight, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making within a complex, matrix environment.THIS IS A 6 MONTHS FTC SO SHORTER NOTICE PERIODS ARE REQUIREDDuties:Lead forecasting, reporting and analysis of workforce-related costs, ensuring accuracy of monthly actuals and forward projections.Partner with HR and finance teams to maintain reliable workforce data, including headcount, across systems and reporting.Deliver clear analysis and insights to senior stakeholders, highlighting cost drivers, risks and opportunities.Support budgeting and planning through data modelling and scenario analysis across pay, benefits and staffing.Produce regular variance analysis and track key workforce metrics to support decision-making.Oversee financial processes including accruals, allocations, recharges and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy at period end.Ensure data integrity across systems, resolving discrepancies and improving reporting processes.Act as a key point of coordination across teams, supporting consistency and continuous improvement.Skills and Experience:Strong experience in financial planning, workforce cost an