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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 Senior Business Steering Analyst to join our team of experts. In this role, you aren't just a "data provider"—you are a strategic translator. You will bridge the gap between raw analytical output and executive action, transforming numbers into the "Why" and "What Next" that drives our business forward.
Job Responsibility:
Preparation and synthesis of high-stakes steering formats (Weekly Business Steering, Monthly Business Reviews)
Deep-dive analysis when numbers deviate from plan
Executive sparring with commercial stakeholders providing data-backed recommendations
Forecasting support with Senior Commercial Planner
Visualization and standards for executive-ready communication
Cross-functional bridge between BI & Analytics and commercial business units
Requirements:
Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Commercial Strategy, FP&A, or Management Consulting
Analytical rigor with detective mindset
Excel proficiency
SQL or Tableau/MicroStrategy is a strong plus
Strategic storytelling ability
Business acumen in digital/e-commerce P&L
Resilience and ownership in high-pressure environment
Excellent communication skills
Nice to have:
SQL
Tableau
MicroStrategy
What we offer:
27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+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 (subject to prior agreement)
Family services including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching
Drive your development through training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review