Head of Partner Platform Business (PPB) Finance (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Zalandos 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 platforms 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 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 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 dont 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: WED 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

WED 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 heres 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