Senior Strategic Planning & Controlling Manager

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HomeToGo is Europe’s leading vacation rental group with the vision of unlocking better stays. Our team is united by a passion for travel, driven by innovation and impact, and guided by open-minded leaders at every level. Our commitment to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent is the foundation of our growth. We are actively hiring candidates from all around the world, including sponsoring visas for Germany. An amazing journey of opportunity with an international team lies ahead - join us!

Your future contribution

In this role, you will lead the financial planning, performance monitoring, and cross-entity coordination for our myHomeToGo business unit. Your work will directly support our executive leadership and central finance teams, serving as the essential bridge between operational units (including Amivac, HomeToGo, Escapada Rural and Feries) and Central FP&A. By translating complex operational dynamics into actionable financial guidance, you will unlock full financial clarity and ensure sustainable growth across our key European markets.

How you’ll add value

• Establish and deliver monthly company-level performance reporting and weekly team-level reviews to provide clear visibility into unit performance.

• Coordinate financial planning, and controlling for regional entities, including consolidated forecast documents and analyses within the first quarter.

• Partner cross-functionally with Product Managers, Data Analysts, Sales Managers, and Regional Directors in Italy and Spain to build ad-hoc business case assessments and cost optimization models.

• Foster data accuracy and alignment by collaborating closely with Accounting and Central FP&A on monthly reconciliations and general ledger integrity.

• Conduct actual vs. expectation variance analyses to identify root causes and recommend course-corrective actions to executive management.

You’ll be successful in this role if you

• Demonstrate 3+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, entity-level budgeting, complex forecasting, and cross-functional coordination within an international environment.

• Build robust business case models and translate raw operational data into structured, executive-ready presentations.

• Execute precise variance analyses and general ledger data reconciliations in close coordination with accounting teams.

• Adapt quickly to shifting business unit dynamics, demonstrating high agility in fast-paced scale-up environments.

• Leverage modern digital tools and AI applications (e.g., Google Workspace, Lucanet, or automated reporting workflows) to optimize day-to-day FP&A tasks.

What we offer

• AI-first culture: Leverage a world-class AI ecosystem with Google Enterprise+, Slack AI, and SOTA model access via Copilot, Claude or LiteLLM. By using our custom agents for automation and knowledge management, you’ll become a first-class adopter of the AI workflows defining industry best practices.

• Flexible hybrid work: Work remotely up to 50% of the year, including up to 63 days of "work from anywhere" within the EU and UK.*

• Competitive compensation: Market-aligned salary plus stock options for eligible roles.

• Generous time off: 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure to up to 32 days.

• Dog-friendly offices: Bring your four-legged friend along – our offices welcome well-behaved dogs.

• Relocation & visa support: Full visa sponsorship and relocation support for international hires joining our Berlin office.*

• Growth & development: German classes, masterclasses, and cross-team mentoring.

• Commuter & mobility perks: Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket and tax-advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.

• Wellbeing & fitness: Mental health support resources and subsidized sports memberships.

• Travel & lifestyle perks: Exclusive discounts via HomeToGo_Friends, Travel Industry Card deals, and 20% off Union Berlin fan gear.

• Climate responsibility: We practice responsible stewardship daily and embed ESG at the heart of our operations, while collaborating with Plan A to stay accountable for our carbon footprint and environmental impact.
  
  

*Certain conditions apply.

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At HomeToGo, we care deeply about the integrity of our hiring process and the safety of our candidates. Please note:

• All legitimate job opportunities are listed on our official Careers Page.

• Any communication from us will come from an @hometogo.com email address.

If you come across a suspicious job posting, receive an unsolicited offer, or are unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from HomeToGo, please reach out to us for verification via recruiting@hometogo.com.