People Controlling and Analytics Manager (m/f/d)

Unzer; Deutschland; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Continued learning budget

Deutschlandticket

Pension scheme

Counselling services

Résumé du poste

Unzer is seeking a data-driven analyst to connect people data with financial metrics, forecasting workforce planning and translating insights into strategic recommendations. You will collaborate across Finance, People & Culture and management to shape planning and efficiency improvements.

You will develop dashboards and KPI frameworks for headcount and personnel costs, while driving automation and high data quality in a dynamic, ownership-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Controlling, Analytics and People Analytics, with forecasting, variance analysis and scenario modeling.
• Autonomy to prioritize with stakeholders and solve problems using data-driven and AI-enabled approaches.
• Strong use of analytics and reporting tools and a drive to automate, standardize and improve processes.

Responsabilités

• Own analysis of personnel cost, headcount, and FTE variances and translate findings into action.
• Lead workforce planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling with financial implications.
• Support monthly/annual closes within the People function and ensure audit-ready consistency.
• Develop dashboards, models, and KPI frameworks for headcount, costs and hiring; drive automation.
• Identify process improvements to increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency across analytics workflows.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Accounting, Controlling and Analytics to ensure data quality and reliable reporting.

Connaissances

Forecasting

Variance analysis

KPI development

Scenario modeling

Data visualization

Excel

BI tools

Automation

AI-enabled analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

German language

Outils

Power BI

Excel/Spreadsheets

Description du poste

ABOUT US

Unzer is a leading European fintech company with a mission to simplify internationalpayments for e-commerce and retail businesses. Our brand was formed from 13 companies that now contribute to building a unique product covering the entire payment flow.

At Unzer, we are driven by the belief that customers should enjoy a seamless shopping experience, no matter where they choose to shop. We are a team of over 750 experts from 50+ different nationalities, dedicated to creating a state-of-the‑art unified commerce platform. Our goal is to enable businesses to delight their customers with a seamless payment experience.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a payment expert, or a dedicated support professional, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Our offices: We are based across Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Luxembourg with a HQ in Berlin.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Do you want your work to create a real impact? Join our team and help take data-driven decision-making in workforce management to the next level. In this role, you will connect people data with financial metrics and transform them into valuable insights, forecasts, and recommendations for our stakeholders.

You will work closely with Finance, People function, and other business functions to support strategic decisions related to workforce planning and efficiency improvement. With your analytical mindset and drive for continuous improvement, you will actively contribute to the development and optimization of processes, tools, and strategies. You can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high degree of ownership, where your ideas matter, and you can help shape change.

What your work will look like:

• Own the analysis of personnel cost and FTE variances, identifying drivers, risks, and opportunities, and translating findings into clear recommendations for action.
• Lead workforce planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling, translating operational developments into financial impacts and strategic recommendations.
• Support monthly and annual closing activities within the People function, ensuring methodological consistency and audit readiness.
• Develop and optimize dashboards, models, and KPI frameworks relating to headcount, personnel costs, hiring, and ad hoc analyses, while driving standardization and automation.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and implement enhancements that increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency across analytics and controlling workflows.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, Accounting, Controlling and Analytics teams to ensure high data quality, consistent KPIs, and reliable reporting.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience in Controlling, Analytics and People Analytics, particularly in forecasting, variance analysis, KPI development, and scenario modeling.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, prioritize effectively in alignment with stakeholders, and solve complex challenges through a data-driven and AI-enabled approach.
• Strong expertise with analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools, or spreadsheet solutions), along with a passion for continuously improving processes, models, and analyses through automation, standardization, and AI.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights, impactful visualizations, and actionable recommendations for a variety of stakeholders across Finance, People & Culture, and Management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a genuine interest in shaping and improving processes, tools, and strategies at a departmental level.
• High level of initiative, ownership, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a strong advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

More than a workplace. A place to grow.

At Unzer, colleagues from 50+ nationalities across four countries work together to create better outcomes for our merchants. We take ownership, move with pace and keep raising the bar—as one team.

We set high expectations and give you the flexibility, learning opportunities and practical support to do your best work, grow your impact, and build a sustainable career.

Flexibility that works
Combine focused time at home with connection and collaboration in the office. Our hybrid setup includes two office days per week.

Your commute, your choice
Choose the mobility benefit that works for you: bike leasing or a Deutschlandticket.

Work from anywhere in the EU
Change your perspective and work from another EU country for up to 15 days per year.

Keep raising the bar
Use an annual learning budget of €1,000 for courses, conferences, certifications and other development opportunities that help you grow and increase your impact.

Support when you need it
Access confidential counselling whenever you need support with personal or professional matters.

Build your future
Look ahead with our company pension scheme and take care of your long‑term financial wellbeing.

Benefits may vary by location and employment setup. Your recruiter will share the details relevant to your role.

*Unzer is an equal employment opportunities workplace, and we commit to hiring regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.

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