Senior HR Controller

Role Overview

• Own workforce planning and FTE steering, including forecasting, tracking, and alignment with business and financial targets
• Own and drive planning, forecasting, and active budget steering of HR initiatives and investments
• Analyze monthly results, identify deviations and financial risks, and drive concrete corrective actions
• Steer cost efficiency and savings initiatives in close alignment with Leadership and Project Leads
• Act as key interface between HR and Finance, challenging assumptions and ensuring alignment of workforce and financial planning
• Prepare decision-ready insights, recommendations, and steering options for senior leadership
• Ensure accurate closing activities (accruals, provisions) in line with corporate standards
• Improve transparency through dashboards, FTE KPIs, and structured reporting
• Support selected organizational development and transformation initiatives with structured planning, budget transparency, and implementation tracking
• Contribute to the preparation and orchestration of key leadership and people development formats (e.g., strategy workshops, learning events, kick offs)

Requirements

• University degree in HR Controlling/Finance, Workforce Planning, FP&A with HR focus, or a comparable field
• Strong experience in FTE planning, headcount steering, and personnel cost management
• Solid background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Good understanding of HR processes and their financial impact
• Experience working with senior HR stakeholders
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations
• Structured, proactive, and ownership-driven working style
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)

Benefits

• Financial benefits
• Benefits with focus on learning and development
• Benefits with focus on health and sport
• Benefits with focus on family and work – life balance
• Other benefits