Business Planning Manager recruitment

Group Human Resources (HR) are responsible for recruiting, motivating, engaging, developing and rewarding all our current and future employees. Our services are provided by Business Partners, project-based HR Consultants and a range of technical specialists, including; Remuneration and Benefits, Policy and Employment, HR Shared Services, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, and Group Talent (Group Resourcing and Group Organisational Effectiveness).

Group Talent is responsible for resourcing, performance management, learning and development, people strategy insight and talent management in RBS. The role of the team is to get great people to join, do their best and develop with RBS. Group Talent matches the right people to the right work and take action where there are gaps. We organise, manage, reward and recognise people in a way that works and lets them deliver great results.

As Business Planning Manager you will have responsibility for the development, build, application and management of the financial management operating system for RBS Group Talent. Leading and managing a small team, you'll ensure there's a robust budget and headcount operating system in place. This includes responsibility for effective budget planning, reforecast processes, change control processes, accrual management, cost allocations and cost centre reporting.

To be successful in this crucial position you will need to have previous experience of financial management and of managing a small team. As the Business Planning Manager you should have an understanding of financial governance, experience of report writing and first class communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous experience working with HR systems and processes, together with an understanding of resourcing and organisational effectiveness would also be extremely beneficial.

In return, we offer an excellent employee salary and 30% cash and benefit funding programme which can be tailored to suit your individual needs. In addition to financial benefits, we offer a wide selection of exclusive lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your own work-life priorities.

Please note as part of our referencing process credit checks will be undertaken.

If you'd like to discuss this role in confidence please contact James Cowie on 0131 626 2324.