Managing Director

vor 2 Wochen

Berlin, Deutschland Zalando Vollzeit

**ABOUT ZALANDO**:
It's the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the starting point for fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 23 markets.

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 48 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.

The Zalando principle is customer-centric, focused on sustainability and provides a platform that delivers flawless selection, Zalando never wants you to look for a fashion item and not find it on the platform. Nearly all of Zalando's offer is full price, this builds trust with brands and reflects its superior service. Currently circa 10% of all clothing in Europe is sold on Zalando.

**ABOUT ZALANDO PAYMENTS GMBH**:
Payments GmbH provides customers with an array of locally relevant purchasing options, as part of our broader convenience proposition. We help to drive deeper customer relationships through locally competitive payment options (20+ payment options, with a high BNPL share) that are cost-efficient and increase the level of convenience. ZPS (Zalando Payment Solutions) was founded in 2016 and has a BAFIN-authorized eMoney license since 2019.

**THE ROLE & THE TEAM**:
Managing Director, Finance - Payments GmbH
Reports to: Kai-Uwe Mokros, Managing Director Zalando Payments GmbH
Location: Berlin, Germany (corporate headquarters)
Team Size: 100
Direct reports: 8 (Head of Convenience, Head of Controlling, Lead Treasury, Lead Accounting, Head of Risk & Governance, Head of Information Security, Internal Audit, Compliance)

After being founded in 2016, Zalando Payment Solutions (ZPS) achieved the eMoney license by German BaFin in 2019. We are looking for a Managing Director to lead the Finance organisation within ZPS. The Finance organisation at ZPS plays a major role in helping to establish, run, expand and diversify the business operations of Zalando Payments. Finance is the central interface for all internal and external stakeholders. Under its umbrella all relevant tasks and teams that have the primary responsibility for managing the company's finances, (regulatory) risk appetite and analysis of financial/GRC data.

The objective of the role is the rapid familiarization with all relevant market success topics, driving efficient scalable structures in controlling, regulatory reporting, and execution of regulatory audits. Furthermore the introduction of AML Transactions Monitoring, and strategic scalable alignment of the operating units with a view to the 2027 platform strategy of the Zalando Group.

**INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN**:
**WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)**:

- As co-pilot to the ZPS organization, supporting the leaders to shape the strategic approach to offer customers the best payment experience.
- Act as a key partner to achieve short-, mid
- and long-term business goals, track and analyse performance.
- Play a key role in decision-making around Payments portfolio roles, growth initiatives including entering new markets, optimising our order economics and will lead our "funding for growth" initiative.
- Manage a team that continually interprets and analyzes financial and operational data of the Payments business to provide insightful recommendations that accelerate growth and create value.
- Translate business strategies and objectives to financial outcomes by developing trust with executives, engaging in constructive debate, and partnering with leaders, other business divisions, and across other finance functions.

**WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF**:

- Strategic Business Partner_
A proven business partner who can shape, develop, and drive the strategy in a team with senior executives from multiple disciplines, and play a key role in developing operational and market insights and commercial decision making, growth initiatives and driving performance across the business.
- Financial Excellence_
A well-rounded senior finance leader with expertise in developing a best-in-class function and team within a division of a global, complex organization of relevant size and scale. Demonstrated thought leadership in strategic thinking and problem solving.
- Change Management _
Experience employing best practices and driving notable improvements from a systems, processes and teams perspective. Proven ability of enhancing the stature of the finance organization within the broader business. Track record of digital innovation across finance to effectively support a growing business.
- International Disposition_
Meaningful exposure to a company with international/global sales and operations.
- Language Skills_
Fluent in English, both written and spoken. German language skills are very helpful with regard to communication with the supervisor (BAFIN).
- Cultural Fit and Leadership_
Embraces the Zalando culture and vision. Purpose, including team fi

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