Kostenstellenkoordinator (all genders) - Corporate Governance & Sustainability

Role: Cost Centre Coordinator / Specialist (all genders) in part-time (25 hours/week) within the Corporate Governance & Sustainability (CG&S) department. You will work directly with the General Counsel & SVP of Corporate Governance & Sustainability and report to the Team Lead Strategy & Projects. Responsibilities: - Monitor expenses against project budgets and financial forecasts to ensure goals are met. - Manage the entire purchase order process to ensure accurate allocation, avoid overbooking, and minimize financial risks. - Create target/actual comparisons, analyze variances, and communicate clear recommendations directly to CG&S top management. - Work closely with cost center managers and controllers, serving as the central contact to explain financial processes and facilitate alignment between teams. - Drive continuous optimization of financial processes, particularly in accruals and budget/forecast management. Qualifications: - Successfully completed commercial vocational training (e.g., as management assistant for office management, industrial clerk, tax clerk, or equivalent qualification). - At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, or controlling. - Solid understanding of accounting and financial principles (especially budgeting, accruals, and reporting). - Very good spreadsheet skills (especially Google Sheets and Excel) including complex formulas and pivot tables. - Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with various interfaces. - Fluent English in written and spoken form. German is a plus but not required. What We Offer: - 27 vacation days per year for full-time employees, +1 day for each calendar year (up to max 30 days). - 40% discount on fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% discount on Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners. - Family service, including counseling and special offers for parents and caregivers. - Company pension scheme. - Employee stock program. - Health and wellness platform including Wellhub. - Psychological support and coaching. - A variety of learning opportunities, training platform for professional development, and semi-annual peer feedback. - 2 days paid volunteering per year. - Special leave for relocation (by prior agreement).