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)
• You play an essential role in controlling incl. global budget process, monthly variance analysis incl. communication and management reporting
• You 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/accruals are accurate and up to date.
• You shape the future of controlling, reporting and insights in collaboration with stakeholders across Tradebyte & Zalando teams.
• You 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.
• You 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, you develop business case standards.
• You proactively connect the dots and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to our business to inform forecasting and influence strategy.
• You 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
• You have 6-8 years of relevant work experience in Financial /Business Planning & Analysis and /or Accounting; ideally in Saa S.
• You have 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).
• You understand basic principles of Accounting & Tax, backed up by a university degree in Finance/Accounting.
• You are structured and focused on results with a strong sense of ownership.
• You are 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.
• You are a strong team player with the ability to set directions in times of ambiguity and change, as well as able to influence and bring an impact cross‑functionally.
• Tech and digital savviness, as well as Salesforce and BI tool experience, are a plus.
• You are an excellent communicator in English, basic conversational skills in German would be an additional benefit.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE
• You’ll play a decisive role in shaping an agile, fast‑growing, international company and be supported by an open‑minded working environment
• Competitive salary package, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount (30% Zalando Lounge)
• You’ll be given 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 an 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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