THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Are you looking to develop your finance skills while working in a dynamic and supportive team? As a Working Student (all genders) in the Cost Centre Coordination role, you’ll be joining our Corporate Governance department for an exciting role that offers practical experience in financial controlling, cost management, and process optimisation. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into corporate finance operations, work on real-world projects, and acquire valuable experience in the inner workings of a large organisation, all while accommodating your academic schedule.
https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/legal-compliance-and-governance
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Track and monitor expenses to ensure they align with project budgets and financial forecasts.
Assist cost centre owners with categorizing expenses according to projects or activities.
Help manage the usage of purchase orders, ensuring correct allocation and preventing overbooking.
Support the enhancement of the accrual process.
Collaborate in preparing budget vs. actuals reports and investigating discrepancies.
Contribute to optimizing budget management processes.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You are currently pursuing a masters degree (or in the final year of its bachelor's degree) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
You have a good understanding of finance principles, including budgeting, accruals, and financial reporting.
You are proficient in using spreadsheets for data analysis, particularly with formulas and pivot tables.
You have a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
You have an analytical mindset, enjoy problem-solving, and can interpret financial data.
You communicate effectively and collaborate well with cross-functional teams.
*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 Lounge by Zalando, 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
