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Finance Controller (all genders)

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Zalando

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, 3+ years in Controlling, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Office tools, and fluency in English to support business decisions effectively.
  • You will manage financial planning and reporting, provide data-driven insights, create metrics, support management decisions, and participate in budgeting and business case preparations.

Requirements

  • A university degree in economics, business administration, mathematics, statistics or similar disciplines and relevant experience in Controlling with a strong analytical/financial focus (Financial modelling, Analytical tooling, Excel Modelling, Planning & Reporting, business cases, etc.)
  • More than +3 years experience in Controlling, Business Analysis and/ or similar fields of expertise
  • A very good understanding of numbers and excellent analytical skills with a passion for the latest tools & technologies (excellent knowledge in Office skills; Power Office tools etc would be a big plus)
  • A controlling mindset with an ability to challenge & support our stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis to enable our growth strategy, understanding key trade-offs and actively supporting business decisions.
  • Being fluent in English. Having the capability to not only communicate clearly but also write structurally and understandably.

Responsibilities

  • You will take care of our monthly and yearly financial planning, forecast & reporting as one of your key tasks
  • You will come up with meaningful insights and derive data-driven solutions. You are responsible for increasing transparency through continuously improving our tooling and reporting landscape
  • You’ll work autonomously with our data to create new metrics and reports and maintain existing ones in close cooperation with our Business Intelligence team & other operational Logistics teams
  • You will be a go-to person for our Senior Management and other Zalando Controlling Teams, for our Business Intelligence, Central Finance and our Operational Logistics teams providing transparency and decision support. You challenge and support them with our high quality, analytical insights in the core decision processes
  • You will actively take part in business case preparations, assumption validation, target setting and budgeting process

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Finance Controller in this position?

The primary responsibility of the Finance Controller is to manage financial planning and controlling for Zalando’s logistics functions, deriving key business insights for decision making and providing transparency on logistic cost development.

Is there a preference for a certain gender for this role?

No, the role is open to all genders, and Zalando emphasizes an inclusive hiring process.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A university degree in economics, business administration, mathematics, statistics, or similar disciplines is required, along with relevant experience in Controlling with a strong analytical/financial focus.

How many years of experience are preferred for this role?

More than 3 years of experience in Controlling, Business Analysis, or similar fields of expertise is preferred.

What kind of analytical skills are necessary for this position?

A very good understanding of numbers, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for the latest tools and technologies are necessary, including proficiency in Office skills and Power Office tools.

Is fluency in English required for this job?

Yes, fluency in English is required, along with the ability to communicate clearly and write structurally.

What benefits does Zalando offer?

Zalando offers benefits such as an employee shares program, discounts on fashion and beauty products, paid volunteering days, hybrid working models, vacation days, relocation assistance, family services, health and wellbeing options, and mental health support.

What is the working model for this role?

The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for 60% or more remote work per week, subject to team collaboration needs.

Is there an opportunity for relocation assistance?

Yes, relocation assistance is available, subject to prior agreement.

How does Zalando support diversity and inclusion?

Zalando is committed to being inclusive by design, and does not discriminate based on gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status.

Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Zalando is a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, offering a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products from various brands. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with a seamless and inspiring shopping experience, blending fashion with technology to create innovative solutions. The purpose of Zalando is to revolutionise the fashion industry by offering a diverse and inclusive shopping environment where customers can discover and purchase the latest trends and styles conveniently online. They aim to empower people to express their individuality through fashion while fostering sustainability and ethical practices within the industry.