Zalando GmbH
Location
Berlin | Germany
Job description
This role sits in Business Finance Organization (BFO) and forms the key interface between Finance and the Businesses. The Head of Markets Finance CEE region (all genders) will act as a genuine business partner to the General Manager (GM) for the CEE cluster (10 markets) and will support the GM devise, execute and track their strategic, operational and financial plan. The successful candidate will bring a strong commercial understanding of the business and its key value drivers to enable the successful development and execution of local Go-to-Market strategies, support key commercial steering and investment decisions and ensure the efficient scaling of our teams, processes and infrastructure. They will be a business-minded executive with a well-rounded financial expertise. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that will have a direct influence on the day-to-day running of Zalando’s core consumer business and ensure its continued success.
The role will lead a team of one Finance professional. The role reports with a solid line into the Director Markets Finance and dotted line to business into the GM markets.
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.
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WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
You serve as Finance co-pilot to the Markets organization supporting the GM Markets to shape the strategic go-to-market approach and to win in their local markets.
You act as a key partner to achieve short, mid- and long-term business goals, track performance, and manage the Markets from a strategic, operational and financial perspective. You will constructively support, advise, challenge and influence business strategy and decisions and drive our long-term strategy.
You facilitate and deliver a seamless Finance support; bringing all Finance related Analytics & Tooling capabilities, incl. Planning, Forecasting, Steering, Reporting, and Performance Management as well as acting as the go-to-person for all Finance related matters (incl. Accounting, Tax, Financing, etc.).
You translate the market strategies and objectives into measurable operational and financial outcomes by developing trust with senior executives, engaging in constructive debate, and partnering with peer leaders, other business divisions, and across other finance functions.
You play a key role in decision making around growth and profitability initiatives including entering new markets, changing the local customer proposition (e.g. local warehouse), taking commercial steering decisions and investing in teams and infrastructure.
You support GMs in developing investment cases across commercial and non-commercial levers and flag trade-off decisions.
You manage a team that continually interprets and analyzes commercial, operational and financial data of the Markets to provide insightful recommendations that accelerate growth and create value. This specifically includes the (a) creation of annual budget plans and preparation as well as critical review of investment decisions to make sure they fit the long-term strategy of the respective region/ country, (b) translation of commercial forecasts into P&L forecasts down to regional levels as well as corresponding interpretation, and (c) preparation of monthly/quarterly business reviews on market level.
You provide swift re-prioritization and adjustments of plans and forecasts in close collaboration with Commercial Trading teams to react to rapidly changing business demands.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF...
A proven Finance business partner who can shape, develop, and drive a business strategy and play a key role in developing, executing and tracking go-to-market strategies and growth initiatives and in driving commercial and financial performance.
A well-rounded senior finance leader with 10+ years expertise in developing a best-in-class function and team within a division of a global, complex organization of relevant size and scale. Demonstrated thought leadership in strategic thinking and problem solving.
Track record of successfully leading teams through transformation and comfortable with a flexible, less structured environment where new ideas and processes are frequently (re-)designed and implemented.
Experience in setting up business cases and driving financial conclusions, strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Meaningful exposure to a company with international/ global sales and operations. Experience within a consumer, data-focused and technology-driven business, preferably in a high growth environment.
Excellent analytics skills, a passion for metrics and figures, understanding of P&L and the ability to get into the details. while also seeing and understanding the big picture.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Experience in the Nordics markets is preferred but not required.
Embraces the Zalando culture and vision. Develops a profound understanding of Zalando’s customers’ needs; advocates customer centricity across the organization.
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!
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 60% (or more) 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 (for Zalando SE)
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
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