Isabella S.-People Analytics · HR Controlling · HR Transformation · Pay Transparency
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Experience
Founder & Consultant
ISA ADVISE
- Independent consulting at the intersection of HR, Finance and IT
- Focus on People Analytics, HR Controlling, Pay Transparency, Compensation & Benefits and HR Transformation
- Analysis of complex HR and business data and development of reliable decision-making foundations for management and HR
- Design of KPI, reporting and BI solutions as well as data-based management models
- Consulting from analysis and concept development through implementation of transformation and optimization projects
- Focus on SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW and Power BI
- ISA = Insight · Structure · Alignment
Senior Manager / Team Lead CoE People Insights & Controlling
PWC GMBH
- Led the CoE People Insights & Controlling with a focus on People Analytics and data-based HR management
- Responsibility for HR budget, financial planning, forecasting and management reporting
- Development and management of HR KPIs and analyses to improve HR performance
- Design and implementation of a Pay Transparency Report as a role-based dashboard for management, executives, works council and HR Compensation & Benefits
- Helped shape and support a comprehensive reorganization from a LoS structure to a platform organization
- Sub-project lead in the “Fit for Growth” transformation program, focusing on a voluntary workforce reduction program as well as the analysis and provision of relevant HR data as a basis for decision-making
- Design and rollout of SAP Analytics Cloud and Power BI dashboards
- Management of cross-functional HR, Finance and IT projects and translation of business requirements into integrated data and reporting solutions
- Team leadership and management of complex stakeholders
Senior Manager / Business Partner Advisory Controlling
PWC GMBH
- Strategic controlling and business partnering for the Advisory Board
- Responsibility for budget planning, forecasting, budget controlling, revenue analysis and pipeline reporting
- Development of management reports, KPIs and decision-making foundations for managing the Advisory business
- Establishment and further development of the Europe Investment Office for managing and evaluating strategic investments
- Project lead for digital controlling and reporting solutions based on SharePoint and SAP HANA
- Translation of business requirements into data, reporting and IT solutions at the intersection of Finance, Business and IT
- Management of cross-functional stakeholders and collaboration with international teams
Senior Manager Finance and Administration
PWC ITS/IT GMBH
- Leadership of eight employees and management of external resources
- Responsibility for IT budget planning, forecasting and controlling as well as resource and license management
- Responsibility for IT contract and vendor management as well as management of external service providers
- Management reporting to the management board of PwC IT GmbH and the works council's economic committee
- Leadership of the IT Finance and Sourcing Board and permanent membership of the IT Service Board
- Responsibility for ISO and environmental audits as well as governance- and compliance-related topics
- Introduction and implementation of global PwC benchmarks and Global Services within the IT organization
- Management of cross-functional and international stakeholders at the intersection of Finance, IT and Business
Group Manager IT Business Management
PWC ITS
- Leadership of a virtual international team of five employees in the Netherlands and Belgium
- Leadership of the Cost to Service Transformation, shifting from cost-oriented management to a service-oriented view
- Support for the outsourcing of the IT GmbH and management of the related organizational and commercial topics
- Establishment of European governance structures for PwC EU with a focus on due diligence, costs and accounting principles
- Development and management of vendor management framework agreements and contract management
- Leadership of the Finance workstream in the international PwC Europe transformation project
- Management of international and cross-functional stakeholders at the intersection of Finance, IT and Business
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
PWC HUMAN CAPITAL COE CCIT
- Project work in strategic HR management with a focus on Compensation & Benefits and HR Controlling
- Member of the development team for the Gender Equality Project (2010/2011), developing an industry- and country-spanning methodology for gender equality, including a focus on pay equity and the gender pay gap
- Design and implementation of benchmarking and compensation studies in cooperation with the Big Four
- Analysis and comparison of compensation structures and development of decision-making foundations for management
- Development and application of the PSS grading model, as well as work with job evaluation and compensation structures
- Design and implementation of Bonus Swap and other compensation topics
- Design and implementation of HR and compensation reports in SAP Business Information Warehouse
- Development of a planning tool for the HC Finance area
- Connecting HR, Compensation, Finance, and data analysis to support strategic personnel decisions
Consultant for Remuneration Systems
SMS CONSULTING
- Consulting and project work in the area of remuneration systems and Compensation & Benefits
- Project coordination and process management for salary analyses and compensation studies
- Analysis and benchmarking of compensation data with a particular focus on executives
- Design and further development of variable compensation models
- Conducting and supporting job evaluation and job grading according to the Hay methodology
- Preparation of analyses and decision-making foundations for compensation and management matters
Head of the International Tenders Office
MANPOWER PERSONNEL SERVICES
- Head of the International Tenders Office
- Organization and management of participation in international tender procedures
- Coordination of internal departments and relevant interfaces throughout the tender process
- Responsibility for scheduling, process management, and the timely consolidation of tender documents
Consultant Staff Committee
EUROPÄISCHE ZENTRALBANK
- Advising the Staff Committee of the European Central Bank on compensation and salary structures
- Analysis and benchmarking of salary structures at selected EU and UN organizations
- Comparison of compensation models used by international organizations
- Structured preparation of results as a basis for compensation and decision-making matters
Specialist Author
GBI-GENIOS WIRTSCHAFTSDATENBANK
- Author of monthly specialist articles for the GBI GENIOS business database
- Analysis and preparation of economic and business-related topics
- Focus areas: corporate management, strategy, economics, business law, and economic policy
- Structured condensation of complex content for a professional specialist audience
Corporate Communications Intern
BMW GROUP
- Supported the BMW Group's Corporate Communications department
- Developed a database for the structured archiving and provision of information materials for journalists
- Prepared monthly standard reports and structured relevant data
- Supported data-driven information and communication processes
Intern Corporate Communications and Political Affairs
BMW GROUP
- Independently managed sub-projects as part of the international press event for the launch of the MINI Cooper S
- Set up and organized the project office in Portugal
- Coordinated organizational processes and international project participants
- Created and coordinated the road book and supported international press activities
- Contributed to the planning and organization of a financial results press conference
VIP Support Paddock Club
FORMULA 1 PRESS CENTER
- Provided international VIP support at the Formula 1 Paddock Club during Grand Prix events worldwide
- Supported international guests and stakeholders in a highly professional and dynamic environment
- Coordinated on-site organizational processes and worked with international teams
- Assignments included Belgium, England, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Spain, and Hungary
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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Sport, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Strategy, Finance, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Human Resources.
Summary
After almost 20 years at the intersection of HR, Finance and IT, I know that good decisions do not come from more data, but from the right insights. This is exactly where I contribute as a Senior Consultant.
My focus areas are People Analytics, HR Controlling, Pay Transparency and Compensation & Benefits, as well as HR and data-driven transformation projects. I combine analytical depth with Finance and Controlling expertise and translate complex requirements into sustainable processes, KPIs, reporting and BI solutions.
I support projects from analysis and concept development through implementation, drawing on many years of experience in international and cross-functional projects, team leadership and demanding stakeholder management. From a technology perspective, I work primarily with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW and Power BI.
Skills
People Analytics & Hr Controlling
Pay Transparency
Compensation & Benefits / Reward
Compensation Benchmarking & Job Grading
Strategic Controlling & Budget Management
Financial Planning & Analysis (Fp&A)
Hr Transformation & Change Management
Business Intelligence & Reporting
Kpi Development & Management Reporting
Project Management & Stakeholder Management
Leadership Of International And Virtual Teams
Sap Analytics Cloud (Sac)
Sap Bw & Sap Hana
Sap Hcm (Ecm, Om, Pa, Pm, Py)
Sap Fico & Sap Bpc
Ms Power Bi
Ms Office & Ms Project
Languages
Education
University of Augsburg
Graduate in Business Administration · Business Administration · Augsburg, Germany · 2,05
Business Information Systems, Public Sector Management, Team Development & Interaction Management
St.-Ursula-Gymnasium
General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) · General · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Leading People
PwC Academy · Frankfurt, Germany
Curriculum for Executive Staff
PwC Academy
SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW)
Pecaso / Accenture · Frankfurt, Germany
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Isabella is based in Seligenstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Isabella speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Isabella has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Isabella has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Isabella may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Isabella would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Consultant, Senior Manager / Team Lead CoE People Insights & Controlling, Senior Manager / Business Partner Advisory Controlling.
Isabella's most recent position is Founder & Consultant at ISA ADVISE.
In recent years, Isabella has worked for ISA ADVISE and PWC GMBH.
Isabella is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Media and Entertainment. Isabella also has some experience in Sport, Automotive, and Banking and Finance.
Isabella is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Finance, and Project Management. Isabella also has some experience in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Human Resources.
Isabella has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Isabella has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Information Technology.
Isabella holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Augsburg.
Isabella has 3 certificates. These include: Leading People, Curriculum for Executive Staff, and SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW).
Isabella is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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