deepl - Financial Analyst (Accounts Payable)
Requirements
• Working knowledge of Claude or similar AI tools, and confidence picking up new tools at pace. • Proven experience of financial analysis in an accounts payable or general finance/accounting role, ideally within a fast-paced or international environment (typically 3+ years). • Comfortable building financial analysis from transactional data - spend trends, ageing, variance or forecasting — rather than just reporting raw numbers. • Bringing an ability to describe trends in the numbers, making observations and recommendations to shape tangible actions for the team and stakeholders. • Hands-on experience with finance/procurement systems such as NetSuite, Workday, Omnea, Databricks or equivalent, plus strong Excel/spreadsheet modelling skills. • Strong attention to detail and a methodical, structured and goal-oriented approach to analysis, reconciliations, and documentation. • An outgoing, self-motivated personality with strong communication and organisational skills. • Strong understanding of Procurement and/or Accounts Payable processes. • Experience with Databricks, Omnea, or similar procurement/data platforms. • Exposure to transformation, automation, or process improvement initiatives. • Controls discipline in a fast paced working environment. • Experience of cash management and working with Treasury to drive cash flow efficiency. • WHAT DEEPL OFFERS • Virtual Shares — an ownership mindset in every role, linking your contribution directly to DeepL's growth • Regular in-person team events, from local gatherings to company-wide get-togethers • Monthly Hack Fridays to work on projects you're passionate about • 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays) plus access to mental health resources • An annual training allowance to support your professional development • Flexible hybrid working model designed to balance collaboration and focus time • Proven experience of financial analysis in an accounts payable or general accounting role, ideally within a fast-paced or international environment (typically 3+ years). • Leadership experience through managing direct teams and/or leading projects with tangible results. • Comfortable building financial analysis from transactional data - spend trends, ageing, variance, or forecasting — rather than just reporting raw numbers. • Experience working in an international company that handles multiple legal entities and multiple currencies, with an understanding of how financial processes vary across them. • Strong attention to detail and a methodical, structured, and goal-oriented approach to analysis, reconciliations, and documentation. • An outgoing, self-motivated personality with strong communication and organisational skills, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset - comfortable interpreting data to flag issues and recommend improvements rather than just processing tickets.
Responsibilities
• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time: receiving, verifying, coding and posting in line with matching principles and approval workflows. • Support analysis of AP ageing, spend, and approval data, helping identify trends and flagging issues for review by senior team members. • Leverage AI tools to work smartly, optimising invoice processing workflows and delivering actionable financial insights. • Assist with variance analysis on AP accruals and open POs, and support cash flow forecasting under guidance. • Develop a working understanding of double-entry accounting principles, and how AP transactions (invoices, accruals, payments, VAT) flow through the P&L and Balance Sheet. • Support Travel & Expenses reporting, monitoring travel, expense claims and card spend for policy compliance, and helping produce regular reporting for budget owners. • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve day-to-day discrepancies and queries directly with suppliers. • Reconcile corporate credit card statements, keeping the subledger up to date and matched to supporting receipts. • Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, open Purchase Order reviews and journal support. • Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audit requests. • Assist Procurement, Legal, and budget owners with onboarding new suppliers and contracts. • Help develop the P2P team's structures and standards for DeepL, contributing to digitalisation and automation initiatives as part of the wider P2P transformation programme. • Use tools including Workday, Omnea, and Databricks-based reporting to track invoice status, ageing, and key metrics, building dashboards and ad-hoc analysis to support budget owners' decision-making. Leveraging Claude and Gemini to automate key processes and reporting. • QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR • Own end-to-end accounts payable processing for DeepL SE: receiving, verifying, coding and posting supplier invoices in line with matching principles. Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time, managing the invoice approval workflow for DeepL SE. • Analyse AP ageing, spend, and approval data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and cost-saving opportunities, translating findings into recommendations for Finance leadership. • Build and maintain variance analysis on AP accruals and open POs, and support cash flow forecasting by modelling upcoming payment obligations. • Explaining the story underpinned by a solid grasp of double-entry accounting principles, with the ability to trace and explain P&L and Balance Sheet impact of AP transactions (invoices, accruals, payments, VAT). • Support Travel & Expenses reporting and oversight for DeepL SE and Group, monitoring travel, expense claims and card spend for policy compliance, flagging exceptions, and producing regular reporting and insights for budget owners and Finance leadership. • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, queries, and disputes directly with suppliers in a timely, professional manner. • Reconcile corporate credit card statements, keeping the subledger continuously up to date and matched to supporting receipts. • Support relevant month-end and year-end close activities for DeepL SE and Group, including accruals, open PO reviews and journal support. • Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audit requests relating to DeepL SE payables. • Partner with Procurement, Legal, and budget owners to ensure new suppliers and contracts are onboarded correctly and payment terms are respected. • Help develop the P2P team's structures and standards for DeepL SE, contributing to digitalisation and automation initiatives as part of the wider P2P transformation programme. • Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and external suppliers on payment status, queries, and general AP matters.
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