THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As Overhead Controller for Business, you are the main go-to-person for any finance-related topics of the assigned units. You support the leadership team and cost center owners in the unit in steering the business from a financial standpoint. This includes Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) tasks as well as contributing to projects, investment and process improvements.
You collaborate closely with many stakeholders and other controllers in the business.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
You’ll be responsible for the budget planning and forecasting process of the business, enabling the cost centre owners (e.g. process, tools) and holding the pen for preparing the main planning events
You’ll be responsible for monthly performance reviews with leadership and cost centre owners
You’ll manage the cost centre structure and the accrual process of the business in alignment with cost centre owners and accounting teams
Supporting the leadership team in identifying efficiency potential, running projects on operational excellence and managing investment cases
Demonstrate ability to execute on identified improvement opportunities and be responsible for their successful adaptation
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You have an education in Finance or Business and +4 years of relevant experience, experience with overhead costs is a clear plus
You have strong analytical skills and you can clearly communicate your recommendations to non-finance colleagues
You convince with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, you are able to consult and challenge the planning and steering of the business, and can provide a unique perspective by deriving insights and recommendations from the data, bridging detailed data analysis and the business strategy
You are curious about the operational and strategic side of the unit and apply good business acumen, e.g. supporting investment cases or identifying efficiency potential
You can work independently, have strong organisational skills and a hands-on mentality
You are familiar with relevant systems and tools such as SAP, G Suite
You have professional fluency in English and demonstrate by communicating clearly both verbally as well as written
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
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 for full-time employees
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
