At AutoScout24, we are building a best-in-class global Finance organization—and personnel cost controlling (HR Controlling / Workforce Controlling) is at its core. As our Senior Workforce Controller, you will own and optimize global FTE planning, headcount controlling, and personnel cost forecasting, managing the largest cost line in our P&L.
This is a newly created, high-impact Finance role where you will design and scale workforce controlling processes across multiple countries, partnering with Finance Business Partners, FP&A, and People Operations (HR).
What you’ll do
- Own global FTE planning, headcount forecasting, and personnel cost planning (salaries, bonuses, benefits, social charges)
- Ensure accurate headcount tracking, hiring gap analysis, and cost allocation
- Deliver monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and workforce insights
- Manage bonus calculation, compensation processes, and target achievement tracking
- Support budget planning (FP&A) and advise stakeholders on personnel cost implications
- Standardize and improve HR controlling / personnel cost processes across countries
- Ensure data consistency across HR systems (e.g., Workday) and Finance tools
What you’ll bring
- 8–12+ years of experience in Workforce Controlling, Personnel Cost Controlling, or HR Finance
- Strong expertise in FTE planning, headcount controlling, and personnel cost accounting
- Knowledge of international payroll, social security, and labor cost structures
- Experience with bonus processes, financial modeling, and large datasets (Excel)
- Background in international companies or matrix organizations
- Highly analytical, structured, and detail-oriented
- Fluency in English; German is a plus
A culture of growth
With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills and reach your potential.
For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now
Skills Required
- 8-12+ years of experience in Workforce Controlling, Personnel Cost Controlling, or HR Finance
- Strong expertise in FTE planning, headcount controlling, and personnel cost accounting
- Knowledge of international payroll, social security, and labor cost structures
- Experience with bonus processes, financial modeling, and large datasets (Excel)
What We Do
We spark connections to move the world. As the largest pan-European online car market with around 1.5 million listings and more than 43,000 car dealer partners AutoScout24 offers inspiring solutions and empowering services. We amaze our customers by delivering real values. At AutoScout24, users can find, finance, buy, subscribe, lease and sell used as well as new cars. AutoScout24 smyle, our latest innovation, enables you to buy used cars entirely online and have them delivered right to your doorstep. Fully financed, insured, and registered – ready to drive! Think big, stay curious, take ownership: over 600 AutoScouts in 6 key markets are driving growth, all while moving, working and winning together. We foster a respectful and supportive environment that embodies diversity. AutoScout24 is committed to making the internet a safer place. We are one of the founding members of the initiative "Sicherer Autokauf im Internet” (Initiative for Safe Car Purchasing Online). With around 50 million downloads, the AutoScout24 app was awarded the best, most customer-friendly app by Focus-Money (FOCUS-MONEY study "Kundenfreundliche Apps", issue (15/21)
