Head of Partner Platform Business

Zalando; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading fashion e-commerce company based in Berlin is looking for a Head of PPB Finance to lead their financial strategy and team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior business leaders to drive financial planning and execution, ensuring robust financial support for the platform's growth. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in finance, a strong problem-solving mindset, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. The role offers a hybrid working model and a range of wellness benefits.

Leistungen

40% off fashion and beauty products

2 paid volunteering days a year

Hybrid working model

27 days of vacation

Relocation assistance

Health and wellbeing options

Mental health support

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in finance within a retail environment.
• Experience leading finance functions in a matrix organization.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and transformation.

Aufgaben

• Partner with VP PPB to translate the business strategy into actionable financial plans.
• Drive critical business cases to guide decision-making for senior leaders.
• Develop and lead a well-functioning finance team.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Fluent English

Jobbeschreibung

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Zalando's B2C strategy emphasises quality, expanding lifestyle categories (called propositions), and enhancing fashion discovery, together with our partners on our Platform. A "platform-first" approach drives business dynamics & creates value through relevant customer experiences. Our priority is increasing platform attractiveness and partner profitability, as their success is crucial for the platform's overall effectiveness.

As a Head of PPB Finance (all genders), you are the go-to person with respect to all financial aspects of the Platform business. You & your team are responsible for the financial planning, steering & execution of the business strategy to exponentially grow the platform business in a profitable manner. In addition, you will also lead and drive financial workstreams and business cases to ensure our investments in the program deliver the highest ROI and that we focus on delivering the biggest building blocks in 2026 and beyond. Your key stakeholder will be the VP of PPB. In addition, you will collaborate closely across senior business leaders (within PPB and across Propositions) as well as across finance teams (Business Finance Organisation, FP&A & Accounting).

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 pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – 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:

WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• You will be a finance partner to VP PPB, translate business strategy into actionable building blocks and steer execution with relevant metrics and targets
• You will be responsible for financial planning in a matrix organisation across short-term and long-term horizons; this will require stakeholder alignment to ensure consistent partner business inputs and outputs across teams
• You will drive critical business cases cross-functionally to guide the decision-making process of senior leaders & build learning agendas through post-mortem analysis
• You will shape & steer key processes (e.g. monthly business reviews), drive improvement initiatives and ensure the business is delivering its goals
• You are expected to ask the tough questions before senior management does it
• From day one, you are leading, motivating, and developing a team, prioritising and supporting them

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You are a well-rounded senior finance leader with 10+ years of expertise in Retail, and developing a best-in-class Finance team
• You come with professional experience in a fast-paced environment and have mastered complex, unstructured tasks with a strong sense of ownership, drive and ability to organise
• You are a team player and have demonstrated leading projects in matrix organisations
• You have a strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset, and you can diligently translate thoughts into concrete action items by leveraging data
• You have outstanding stakeholder management and communications skills across all channels
• You have a track record of successfully leading teams through transformation and are comfortable with a flexible, less structured environment where new ideas and processes are frequently (re-)designed and implemented
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Prior experience in Platforms and / or Fashion sector is a plus

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 Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

2 paid volunteering days a year

Hybrid working model with up to 60% 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 to start for full-time employees

Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

Family services, including counseling and support

Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

Mental health support and coaching available

Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review