THE ROLE & THE TEAM
In this role as Finance Controller within the Logistics Controlling team, you will oversee the planning and financial management of Zalando’s Logistics functions, with a key focus on Transport operations. Handling over 200 million orders and shipping 525 million items each year, Logistics serves as the foundation of Zalando’s success. Our Logistics Controlling department directly manages and plans an annual logistics budget of approximately 3 billion Euros.
WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
- Own planning, forecast and reporting activities for our Transport expenses, representing a 10 digit annual budget.
- Come up with meaningful insights and derive data-driven solutions for our operational departments and increase transparency through continuously improving our tooling and reporting landscape.
- Work autonomously with our data to create new metrics and reports and maintain existing ones in close cooperation with our Transport operations, Transport product, Tender and Market Activities and Business Intelligence teams.
- Be a go-to person for our Senior Management, Central Finance, Accounting and Operational teams providing transparency and decision support.
- Actively take part in business case preparations, assumption validation, target setting and budgeting process.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
- You have a university degree in economics, business administration, mathematics, statistics or similar disciplines
- You have at least 3 years professional experience in Controlling, Logistics and/ or similar fields of expertise, with a strong analytical/financial focus (Financial modeling, Analytical tooling, Excel Modelling, Planning & Reporting, business cases, etc.)
- You have a very good understanding of numbers, excellent analytical- & data modeling skills, proven track record of exploring new tools & technologies (Power Pivot would be a big plus), as well as experience with SAP.
- 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 are fluent in English. You have the capability to not only communicate clearly but also write structurally and understandably
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
- 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
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
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!
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.
We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.
We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.
Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
Skills Required
- University degree in economics, business administration, mathematics, statistics, or a similar discipline
- At least 3 years of professional experience in controlling, logistics, or a similar field
- Strong financial modeling, analytical tooling, Excel modeling, planning and reporting, and business case experience
- Strong analytical and data modeling skills
- Experience with SAP
- Fluency in English, including clear verbal and structured written communication
- Experience with Power Pivot
Zalando Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zalando and has not been reviewed or approved by Zalando.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes a sizable annual allowance that can grow with tenure, plus additional paid days for volunteering. This breadth is highlighted as supportive of work–life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental health support, round‑the‑clock counseling for employees and households, and broad fitness/wellness access are emphasized as robust. Substantial product discounts and partner offers add meaningful lifestyle value.
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Parental & Family Support — Structured support around parental leave—such as buddy programs, re‑onboarding, and paid child sick days—helps ease family responsibilities. Flexible and part‑time leadership options further accommodate parents.
Zalando Insights
What We Do
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us: Our position and vision: - We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle - Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty - Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion. Our offering: - Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels - Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction - As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand. - Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs. Our beliefs: - Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I - We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.
