Team Lead Financial Planning, Reporting and Steering (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM 

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead Financial Planning, Reporting and Steering for our Payments Department.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy 

Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups  

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Drive the end to end financial process, including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and variance analysis. Ensure that we set targets in line with Zalando strategy and our long term financial ambitions.

• Monitor and steer our Payment revenues and costs in line with our long term ambition, collaborating with the product and operational teams on delivering on our plans. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing financial expertise and articulating risk and opportunities.

Process and tool optimization:

• Identify operational risks and opportunities, systematically striving to reduce complexity and increase efficiency

• Collaborate with BI and data science teams to deliver state of the art financial tools while staying compliant with the regulations in place.

Leadership & Team Management: 

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Finance managers, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Align team priorities with strategic goals from the business unit and Zalando in general.

• Motivate the team through change management.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Finance, including in Controlling; ideally in a fast-paced and data-driven environment. 

• Strong leadership skills with proven experience in managing and developing teams in fast changing environments.

• Excellent analytical skills, proven strategic thinking and a strong ownership mindset.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with financial, commercial and technology teams.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools; knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

• Fluency in English. German language skill is a big plus.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us