Head of Finance Compliance & Risk (all genders)

We are looking for an inspiring and talented Head for our Finance Compliance & Risk team based in Berlin. As Head of Finance Compliance & Risk you will hold the oversight role for all financial compliance, governance and risk management processes. Lead a competence center to keep Finance effective and compliant in a fast-changing environment. You help build and maintain our Internal Control System and advise and support your colleagues in compliance and risk matters.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups 

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Own the strategic agenda on compliance matters for Finance

• Hold the overall responsibility for the system of internal controls over financial and non-financial (ESG) reporting throughout the Zalando Group, including Company-Level Controls and IT General Controls

• Build and maintain the relationship to all process and control owners throughout Zalando, including but not limited to Finance, Sustainability, D&I, Zalando Technology Foundation (ZTF), Corporate Compliance, Governance & Risk, and Internal Audit

• Educate risk owners and functional leads on methodology, implementation, review and documentation of internal controls

• Be responsible for all compliance, governance and risk management within Finance, while the execution of operational compliance processes rests with the respective other functions

• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the system of internal controls over financial reporting and non-financial (ESG) reporting, including Company-Level Controls and IT General Controls

• Ensure prioritisation and delivery of all compliance-related improvements throughout Finance

• Be the main contact for all Finance functions on compliance enablement and communication

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have at least 12 years of experience in Finance compliance management (e.g., SOX 404, Internal Controls, Internal Audit) as a consultant, ideally supplemented by a corresponding in-house role

• You bring very good knowledge of the provisions of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or comparable regulations as well as relevant standards like IDW PS 982, COSO 2013

• You have experience in using technology and automation to drive scale, effectiveness and efficiency in compliance 

• You have convincing communication skills to enable active collaboration across various teams and diverse professional backgrounds

• You have a hands-on, collaborative, and results-oriented mentality

• You are comfortable in holding conclusive discussions with senior stakeholders and solve their problems

• You can work across hierarchies, influence stakeholders, and drive a solid compliance culture

• You are fluent in English, fluency in German is an additional asset

• You have experience in the use of tools such as Signavio and S/4Hana (desirable but not required)

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their coll