Business Office Specialist

About the Team The People Organization Business Operations team enables strategic decision-making through financial planning, workforce cost management, business performance reporting, and transformation execution. The team partners with People leaders, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to provide transparency on headcount, operating expenses, and business performance while supporting enterprise transformation initiatives and cost-efficiency programs. Mission | Purpose of the Role The Business Operations Specialist works closely with the Finance Business Controller and is responsible for providing business office support for the People Organization through financial planning, budgeting, cost management, performance reporting, and transformation program execution. The role enables leadership decision-making through analytics, financial insights, workforce cost transparency, and strategic business partnering. The position plays a key role in supporting large-scale transformation initiatives, operational cost management ensuring financial discipline and alignment with organizational objectives. Demonstrated experience in business operations, finance, controlling or business planning Strong capabilities in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting capability. Experience managing and analyzing large datasets and translating finding into clear, executive-level insights. Knowledge of workforce planning, headcount management, and cost allocation methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting transformation programs and organizational change initiatives. Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI skills (desirable). Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and organizational levels. Experience in a global technology organization. Experience working with enterprise planning, reporting, and financial systems. Knowledge of workforce transformation and cost optimization programs. Success Measures Delivery of financial targets and forecasting accuracy. Quality and timeliness of executive reporting. Cost transparency and financial governance effectiveness. Achievement of transformation and productivity objectives. Stakeholder satisfaction and business partnership effectiveness. Automation and simplification of reporting and planning processes.