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.

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
• Play an essential role in controlling, including the global budget process, monthly variance analysis, 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 ensure 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 by setting up dashboards to review key performance metrics, insights, and resulting action steps in partnership with the business.
• Support or lead strategic and operational projects that boost growth, such as business planning and forecasting.
• Act as a partner to business development in the evaluation of growth opportunities and investments, developing 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, business status, vision and proposals to internal stakeholders (board, leadership, business partners).
• WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
• Have 6‑8 years of relevant work experience in Financial / Business Planning & Analysis and/or Accounting; ideally in Saa S.
• Have solid knowledge of financial fundamentals and tools (e. g., creating standardised automated dashboards, constructing models, scenario analysis in Google Sheets).
• Understand basic principles of Accounting & Tax, backed by a university degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Be structured and focused on results with a strong sense of ownership.
• Be 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.
• Be a strong team player with the ability to set directions in times of ambiguity and change, and to influence and bring impact cross‑functionally.
• Have tech and digital savviness; Salesforce and BI tool experience is a plus.
• Be an excellent communicator in English, and basic conversational German would be an additional benefit.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE
• Play a decisive role in shaping an agile, fast‑growing, international company and work in an open‑mindful environment.
• Competitive salary package, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount (30% Zalando Lounge).
• Various learning and development opportunities to enhance professional growth.
• Flexible working hours, home office options.
• 27 vacation days per year (increase up to 30 days), volunteering time off and several sabbatical options after 2 years.
• Zero‑emission commuting support: company bike rental or electric car charging at our e‑charging station.
• Access to additional German or English classes to improve language skills.
• Visa support for foreign employees relocating to Germany.
• A variety of health offers to support well‑being, including free beverages and fruits.
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