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The Business Steering & Planning team is the strategic newsroom of the Business Operations & Steering unit. We are moving beyond standard reporting to true business steering, acting as the primary advisory body to the ZMS Management Team. Our mandate is to consolidate complex data into clear narratives, manage the company’s financial rhythm, and ensure that every decision is backed by robust planning. We are looking for a Business Steering Analyst to join our engine room. In this role, you will be the guardian of our steering cadences, ensuring that our data is accurate, our insights are timely, and our reporting formats are always executive-ready. You will support the team in translating raw performance figures into the "Why" behind the numbers.
Job Responsibility
Own the operational preparation of weekly and monthly steering formats
keep a pulse on commercial performance, tracking key metrics across different business units
perform ad-hoc deep dives to answer specific business questions
ensure the single source of truth
help automate manual reporting tasks and streamline planning inputs
act as a reliable point of contact for junior and mid-level stakeholders
Requirements
Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a quantitative field
2–4 years of professional experience in an analytical role (e.g., Junior/Mid Controlling, Business Analysis, or Sales Operations)
Power User in Excel or Google Sheets
ability to handle large datasets
experience with SQL or visualization tools like Tableau is a significant advantage
attention to detail
strong analytical problem-solving skills
communication skills
growth mindset
team player
Nice to have
Experience with SQL or visualization tools like Tableau
What we offer
27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (and +1 every year until 30)
2 paid volunteering days a year
hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week
work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando
30% off Lounge by Zalando
discounts from external partners
relocation assistance available
family services including counseling and support
health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
mental health support and coaching available
training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review