Senior Project Controller (all genders)

As a Senior Project Controller (all genders) within the BFO Platform Capabilities team (Business Unit Controlling) sitting in the Finance organization, you will be responsible for guiding, implementing and monitoring initiatives for our Fulfillment stakeholders, Finance and broader Zalando initiatives from a financial perspective. You will work on a broad range of controlling and finance topics, which will have a major impact on Fulfillment and Zalando. You will own the approach, define the target picture, align on inputs with various Zalando teams, build the product, run simulations, quantify financial impact, derive data-driven decisions and summarize in a concise output. You will work closely with a very experienced team to find an optimal solution in a high dynamic environment. You will have high exposure and give guidance to senior management. 

With more than 200 million orders, 525 million shipped items annually, Logistics is the back-bone of Zalando’s success story and our Logistics Controlling department is responsible for planning & monitoring the annual logistics budget of approx. 3 billion Euro.
 

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 
 

• You’ll be part of a high-performing, well established Finance team (BFO Platform Capabilities, business unit controlling) and work on impactful project initiatives which are of highest values to the Logistics organisation and Zalando 

• You’ll lead and build up financial cases, develop new pieces of analysis, support strategic tasks from our main stakeholder from a financial perspective, support Post Merger Integration-work 

• You’ll actively shape our Controlling product portfolio and increase transparency through continuously improving our tooling and reporting landscape. You’ll build bridges to existing products 

• You’ll come up with meaningful insights and derive data-driven solutions 

• You’ll give guidance to and influence decision making processes of our stakeholders 

• You’ll strongly collaborate with other Finance and stakeholder teams, securing valid starting points, assumptions and data inputs

• You have an 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, among others)

• You have at least 7 years experience in (project) controlling, logistics and/ or similar fields of expertise

• You have a very good understanding of financials and excellent analytical skills with a passion for the latest tools & technologies (excellent Excel skills; Power Office tools etc would be a plus)

• You have a controlling mindset with an ability to challenge & support our stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis to enable our growth strategy, understand key trade-offs and actively support business decisions

• You can generate a good overview of a complex financial situation, draw correct conclusions and derive concise messages and recommendations

• You are strong in stakeholder management, communication and project management 

• You are fluent in English. German is a plus. You have the capability to not only communicate clearly but also write structurally and understandably

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 flexible hours and up to 60% remote

• 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