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

Unzer; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bike leasing

Deutschlandticket

EU remote work up to 15 days/year

Learning budget €1,000

Job summary

Unzer is seeking a data-driven Controlling/People Analytics professional in Heidelberg to connect people data with financial insights. You will forecast headcount costs, model scenarios, and build KPI dashboards that inform strategic decisions across Finance, People & Culture, and Management.

A strong automation mindset and English fluency are essential for this role. You will collaborate with Payroll, Accounting and Analytics teams to ensure data quality and consistency, while supporting

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Controlling, Analytics and People Analytics, esp. forecasting, variance analysis, KPI development, scenario modeling.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize with stakeholders, and apply data-driven/AI-enabled approaches.
• Strong analytics/reporting tooling skills incl. Excel/BI; willingness to automate and standardize processes.
• Translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for Finance, People & Culture, and Management.

Responsibilities

• Own the analysis of personnel cost and headcount variances, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Lead workforce planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling with financial impacts.
• Support monthly and annual closing activities within the People function with methodological consistency.
• Develop and optimize dashboards, models, and KPI frameworks for headcount and costs; drive automation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and analytics workflows across teams.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Accounting, Controlling and Analytics to ensure data quality and reliable reporting.

Skills

Forecasting

Variance analysis

KPI development

Scenario modeling

People analytics

Autonomy

Data visualization

English fluency

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

About

Unzer is a leading European fintech company with a mission to simplify international payments 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

• 3-5 years 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.

Please note that we will not sponsor your visa or relocation, and you must have a valid work permit to be eligible for this position.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. You can also find our applicant privacy information here: https://shorturl.at/Zwhtv