Senior HR Controller (f/m/d) DACH / Retail

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

About the DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,900 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2023/24, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.45 billion euros and employed around 19,200 people across Europe. It was named the World’s Top Company for Women in 2025 among all retail and wholesale companies by Forbes. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group Website.

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For our headquarters in Düsseldorf we are looking for you as

TASKS WITH IMPACT

• Drive the headcount and personnel cost planning for the DACH region
• Update, monitor, and report monthly personnel cost forecasts in alignment with Group Controlling
• Provide HR commentary on financial performance and support the monthly closings
• Prepare and deliver personnel-related data for year-end financial statements and audits
• Collaborate on payroll-related topics including bonus calculations and billing
• Act as data quality gatekeeper and maintain accuracy in our planning tools
• Serve as first point of contact for HR reporting across Sales, HQ, and the Management Board
• Contribute to cross-functional projects (e.g. automation, system enhancements)

YOUR SKILLS

• University degree in Business Administration or similar, ideally with a focus on controlling, or
• commercial training with relevant professional experience (2+ years)
• Strong analytical mindset with very good Excel skills and a confident user of SAP HR / FiCo
• Experience with planning tools and an affinity for process optimization and automation
• Structured, detail-oriented and solution-driven working style
• Fluent in German, with English skills ideally at a professional level
• Hands-on team player who takes ownership and proactively drives improvements

OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU

We want you to feel comfortable at your job. That’s why you’ll receive your own individual work equipment.