Global Head of Workforce Planning (m/f/d)

About the Job 

The Global Head of Workforce Planning needs to build and run a newly formed department which will be composed of 4/5 FTE. The position holder is responsible for the financial management and analysis of workforce-related costs and investments across the organization, ensuring that workforce planning aligns with financial objectives and support business goals. The profile looked for has a proactive mindset, is detail-oriented and has a strong background in finance and workforce analytics. The primary goal is to align workforce planning and expenditures with the company's strategic and financial objectives, optimizing costs, and providing insights to support informed decision-making.

What you do

• Define and standardize KPI set needed for a global workforce steering, e.g. internal workforce (IWF), total workforce costs (internal and external), shoring quota (near-/offshore), forced/unforced attrition, redeployments, hirings, restructuring booked/cash.
• Derive total cost allowance for (local) business units e.g. based on total workforce quota and OP expectations.
• Define and align workforce targets with (local) business units .
• Plan, build and run of global workforce reporting, planning and workforce management and monitoring processes.
• Develop and rollout central toolset for planning and reporting (e.g. PowerBI, SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Act as linking pin between HR, FC and Global Business Operation departments.
• Align and act as the interface for all workforce related topics within Allianz Technology and toward central planning units in Allianz Group.
• Support business case calculation, implementation of transformation plans (shoring, automation and others).
• Assist in negotiations and regular alignments with social partner e.g. concerning salary/tariff increases.
• Setup and run workforce controlling community.
• Setup approval boards for restructuring including ground rules (minimum payback period, backfilling only in near-/offshore locations etc.).

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience in financial controlling, workforce analytics, or a related field in Tech industry.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial goals into actionable workforce controlling plans.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial controlling tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of global financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization including C-suits presentations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

 What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

60835 | Finance & Accounting | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

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