Financial Analyst (all genders)

ABOUT TRADEBYTE

At Tradebyte, we work with the biggest players in e-commerce — from trendsetting fashion brands to major online retailers.

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.

We offer flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and a real commitment to work‑life balance.

We embrace diverse perspectives and ensure that every voice is heard and respected, because you’re unique and that matters to us.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for new colleagues who share our passion.

Love what you do – do what you love.

Join Tradebyte, an independent company within the Zalando Group!

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Financial Analyst, you will support the Finance Leadership at Tradebyte and Zalando, acting as a trusted business partner to Finance Operations, Financial Planning, Growth and Commercial teams.

You will help translate strategy to operational actions, provide financial insights for decision‑making and contribute to the continuous process improvements across the organisation.

• WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
• Play an essential role in controlling, including the global budget process, monthly variance analysis and communication, and management reporting.
• Analyse and understand business drivers and proactively lead ad‑hoc scenario analysis to drive insights and help decision‑making while working closely with the Finance operational team to make sure actuals and accruals are accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Shape the future of controlling, reporting and insights in collaboration with stakeholders across Tradebyte and Zalando teams.
• Help establish a KPI‑driven mindset via setting up dashboards to review key performance metrics, insights, and resulting action steps in partnership with the business.
• Support/lead strategic and operational projects that boost our growth, such as business planning and forecasting.
• As a partner to business development in the evaluation of growth opportunities and investments, develop business‑case standards.
• Proactively connect the dots and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform forecasting and influence strategy.
• Deliver concise and impactful communication on numbers, status of the business, vision and proposals towards internal stakeholders (board, leadership, business partners).
• WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
• Having 6‑8 years of relevant work experience in Financial/Business Planning & Analysis and/or Accounting; ideally in Saa S.
• Having solid knowledge of financial fundamentals and tools (e. g., how to create standardised automated dashboards, how to construct a model, scenario analysis in Google Sheets).
• Understanding basic principles of Accounting & Tax, backed up by a university degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Being structured and focused on results with a strong sense of ownership.
• Being a partner for the business side of technology with a zeal for data and analysis and the ability to turn data into insights and actions.
• Being a strong team player with the ability to set directions in times of ambiguity and change, as well as influence and bring an impact cross‑functionally.
• Tech and digital savviness, as well as Salesforce and BI tool experience, are a plus.
• Excellent communicator in English; basic conversational skills in German would be an additional benefit.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE
• A competitive salary package, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount (30% Zalando Lounge).
• Various learning and development opportunities to enhance your professional development.
• Flexible working hours, home office options.
• 27 vacation days per year that increase up to 30 days, volunteering time off and several sabbatical options after 2 years.
• We’ll help you commute to the office with zero emissions: through a rented company bike or by charging you electric car at our e‑charging station.
• Access to additional German or English classes to improve your language skills.
• Visa support for our foreign employees relocating to Germany.
• A variety of health offers to support your well‑being, as well as free beverages and fruits.
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