People Application Manager (m/f/d)

Sumup

HEAD OF TAX STRATEGY ABOUT THE TEAM SumUp’s tax team is evolving, and this role will play a critical part in shaping its next chapter. Reporting to the Global Head of Tax, you’ll lead the execution of tax strategy across a complex international business with more than 40+ entities globally, with a strong focus on Europe. This is a high-impact role for a senior tax leader who combines strong technical depth with sound judgement, commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach. You’ll act as a key thought partner to the Global Head of Tax while helping translate strategy into clear, practical execution across the wider tax function. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Lead the execution of SumUp’s tax strategy across corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, withholding tax, and emerging tax regimes * Translate strategic tax priorities into practical plans that can be executed across the business and wider tax team * Act as a hands-on business partner on structuring, M&A, market expansion, financing arrangements, legal entity changes, and new product initiatives * Oversee and refine the Group’s transfer pricing framework, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers to turn strategy into execution * Support major international tax topics including Pillar Two, CbCR, public CbCR, and broader regulatory developments * Drive strong tax governance, controls, documentation, and decision-making frameworks that support compliance, transparency, and long-term readiness * Lead, coach, and develop the Tax Strategy team, while building strong collaboration across Tax Compliance and Tax Operations * Take co-ownership of controversy matters, engaging effectively with authorities, auditors, and external advisers * Build trusted relationships across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Treasury, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, and business teams WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR… * Experience of progressive tax experience in multinational environments, ideally across both in-house and advisory settings * Deep expertise in corporate tax and transfer pricing, with strong exposure to cross-border structuring and M&A * Working knowledge of Pillar Two / GloBE, CbCR, and public CbCR, with the judgement and curiosity to lead through new and evolving tax topics * Proven experience leading tax teams, including people management, prioritisation, and performance development * A hands-on mindset, with the ability to move between strategic thinking and practical execution * Experience managing tax audits and controversies, including direct engagement with tax authorities * Strong accounting and financial statement literacy, ideally supported by a finance or accounting-oriented background * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to senior non-tax stakeholders * Experience managing external advisers effectively across quality, scope, and cost * A strategic, pragmatic, and commercially minded approach, with the confidence to operate in ambiguity, challenge ideas constructively, and bring structure to complexity WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP 🌎 Join a global fintech with meaningful complexity, scale, and ambition, and play a visible role in shaping the future of tax at SumUp 🚀 Work on high-impact topics including corporate tax, transfer pricing, structuring, controversy, governance, and international expansion 🤝 Act as a true business partner, helping shape how tax supports product, commercial, and strategic decisions across the company 🌈 Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed and valued 📚 Access opportunities for continuous learning and professional development ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don’t make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

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About the team: At SumUp, we’re passionate about supporting small businesses. We believe everyone should have access to flexible, fair, and easy-to-use technology that helps bring their ideas to life. Every day, millions of people around the world dream of starting their own business—and we’re here to help make that happen. Our long-term ambition is to "close the loop" by turning everyday transactions into lasting relationships between businesses and their customers. As part of our People Tech team, our mission is to enable long-term scalability by fostering a data-informed culture through seamless systems and a people-centric employee experience. In this role, reporting to the Head of People Tech, you’ll work at the heart of our Workday ecosystem. You’ll collaborate closely with People Operations, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure our Workday HCM setup remains scalable, reliable, and intuitive as we grow. Rather than simply maintaining the system, you’ll help shape how our employee lifecycle processes are designed, configured, and continuously improved — ensuring Workday supports both operational excellence and a seamless experience for SumUppers. What you'll do: * Configure and enhance Workday’s Core HCM module to ensure our processes are scalable, consistent, and easy to navigate. * Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into thoughtful system design — improving workflows, automation, and data quality. * Strengthen document generation, validation logic, and reporting structures to reduce manual work and prevent downstream errors. * Provide responsive and empathetic guidance to SumUppers using Workday, helping them feel confident and supported. * Build and maintain reliable reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and supporting informed decision-making. * Contribute to clear documentation, structured change management, and sustainable configuration standards. You’ll thrive in this role if you have: * Hands-on experience with Workday HCM Core (experience with additional modules such as Time Tracking or Compensation is a plus). * A solid understanding of Workday fundamentals such as Staffing, Worker Data, Organizations, Business Processes, and Reporting. * Confidence working with structured datasets to validate configuration changes and ensure reliable outputs. * Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and attention to data accuracy. * The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and translate business needs into scalable system solutions. * A mindset that looks for simplification, standardisation, and continuous improvement. * Advanced English communication skills;  * Intermediate Portuguese; WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🏙 Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, and subsidised office lunches 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team About SumUp Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse teamOpens in new window of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedInOpens in new window, InstagramOpens in new window, and TikTokOpens in new window. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

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COMMERCIAL PLANNING SENIOR ASSOCIATE Berlin or London |  Commercial Operations ABOUT THE TEAM The Commercial Planning team sits at the heart of SumUp's commercial engine, turning complex data into the financial insight that shapes how we grow. We partner closely with channel leads, marketing, and product teams to make sure our planning is accurate, proactive, and genuinely useful to the people making decisions. We need someone who can own the analytical workstreams for our Acquisitions channels while building the kind of trusted relationships that make finance business partnering actually work. If you're energised by owning complex models, influencing commercial decisions, and being the person stakeholders turn to when they need clarity, this is the role for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own end-to-end revenue and customer acquisition budget (CAB) planning for acquisition channels, building scalable financial models, running scenario analyses, and delivering proactive performance insights to senior stakeholders * Act as the primary finance business partner for channel leads, building trusted relationships, embedding financial models into commercial decision-making, and influencing assumptions through rigorous analysis * Conduct deep-dive analyses at country, merchant category, and channel level to surface revenue risks and opportunities, and present findings clearly to senior, non-technical audiences * Build business cases and product-level revenue forecasts to support existing and new product growth initiatives * Contribute to the migration of commercial planning from spreadsheets to scalable forecasting tools, and help reduce manual effort in month-end reporting workflows * Provide day-to-day guidance to an intern and/or analyst, helping them develop their skills and navigate complex analytical tasks YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF… * Strong experience in FP&A, revenue planning, business analytics, or management consulting, with a track record of owning complex analytical workstreams independently * Expert-level financial modelling skills, including multi-driver models and scenario analysis, with advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets * Proven ability to act as a trusted finance business partner to commercial or marketing stakeholders, comfortable influencing decisions and building relationships across functions * Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation from large datasets * Clear and structured communicator, able to translate complex analysis into sharp, actionable insight for senior non-technical audiences * Comfort working in fast-moving environments where priorities shift, and structure is still being built WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP If you're based in Berlin: * 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education * 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days * 🏋️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team If you're based in London: * 🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education * 🏥 Health matters: private health insurance, including optical and dental * 🚗 Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta * 💼 Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%) * 🛡 Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.