Finance Controller

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. Logistics handles over 200 million orders and ships 525 million items each year, and the Logistics Controlling department directly manages and plans an annual logistics budget of approximately 3 billion Euros. Responsibilities - Own planning, forecast and reporting activities for Transport expenses, representing a 10-digit annual budget. - Derive meaningful insights and data-driven solutions for operational departments and increase transparency through continuously improving tooling and reporting. - Work autonomously with data to create new metrics and reports and maintain existing ones in close cooperation with Transport operations, Transport product, Tender and Market Activities, and Business Intelligence teams. - Act as a go-to person for 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 processes. Qualifications - University degree in economics, business administration, mathematics, statistics or similar disciplines. - At least 3 years professional experience in Controlling, Logistics and/or similar fields, with a strong analytical/financial focus (financial modeling, analytical tooling, Excel modeling, planning & reporting, business cases). - Very good understanding of numbers, excellent analytical and data modeling skills, proven track record of exploring new tools and technologies (Power Pivot a plus), and experience with SAP. - Controlling mindset with the ability to challenge and support stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis to enable the growth strategy, understand key trade-offs and actively support business decisions. - Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and write structurally and understandably. 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.