Senior HR Controller (f/m/d) at NovaTaste · Salzburg

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.

Tasks

• Build and establish HR Controlling across the NovaTaste Group
• Partner closely with HR and Finance to drive workforce transparency and performance management
• Provide financial and workforce insights to support strategic business decision-making
• Lead personnel cost budgeting, forecasting, and workforce planning processes
• Develop HR KPIs, executive dashboards, and management reporting
• Support organizational transformations, acquisitions, and value creation initiatives through data-driven analyses
• Continuously improve reporting, analytics, and data quality standards

Skills

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Significant experience in HR Controlling, FP&A, Workforce Planning, or Finance Business Partnering
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, personnel cost management, and analytics
• Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence skills (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, SuccessFactors)
• Hands-on and analytical mindset, with the ability to build structures and processes from scratch
• Experience in a fast-paced, international, and ideally private equity-backed environment
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant
• Attractive discounts on our products
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
• ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model and home office options
• Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company

The minimum gross salary for this position is € 3.748,13 per month on a full-time basis. We offer a compensation package that significantly reflects your skills and experience.

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