Cost Centre Coordinator / Specialist (all genders) - Corporate Governance & Sustainability

Role: Cost Centre Coordinator / Specialist (all genders), part-time (25h p.w), in the Corporate Governance & Sustainability (CG&S) department. Working directly with the General Counsel and SVP of Corporate Governance & Sustainability and reporting into the Team Lead Strategy & Projects. Responsibilities: - Track expenses against project budgets and financial forecasts to ensure alignment with targets. - Manage the lifecycle of purchase orders to guarantee precise allocation, prevent overbooking, and mitigate financial risks. - Prepare comprehensive budget vs. actual reports, investigate financial variances, and communicate actionable insights and proposed next steps to top management of CG&S. - Collaborate closely with cost centre owners and controllers, acting as primary point of contact, translating financial processes, providing guidance on expense categorisation, and facilitating cross-functional alignment. - Identify and implement continuous improvements across core financial workflows, including streamlining the accrual process and enhancing budget and forecast management systems. Qualifications: - Completed degree or recognised vocational training in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, plus minimum 2+ years of relevant professional experience. - Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles, specifically in budgeting, accruals, controlling, and financial reporting. - Proficient in spreadsheets (Google Sheets and Excel) for data analysis, with strong command of advanced formulas and pivot tables. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience as a business partner and collaborating with cross-functional teams. - Strong analytical mindset and keen eye for detail, with ability to solve problems, interpret financial data accurately, and manage multiple strict reporting deadlines. - Business-fluent in written and spoken English; German is a bonus but not required. What We Offer: - 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days) - 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners - Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers - Company pension scheme - Employee shares programme - Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub - Mental health support and coaching - Development through training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review - 2 paid volunteering days a year - Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)