DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation.
Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.
Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination.
What sets us apart
What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected.
When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture.
What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn,Instagram, and our Blog.
Meet the team behind this journey
You'll join the Finance Operations team within P2P (Procure-to-Pay), working directly with our P2P lead and a close-knit Procurement, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expenses team. As DeepL scales internationally, our team is running a broad transformation programme to overhaul procurement and payment processes, tightening governance and building the infrastructure and activities that allows the business to scale fast without losing control. This role gives you hands-on exposure to end-to-end AP processes, working closely with senior team members to build your skills across the P2P function.
Your 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
What you bring (must-haves):
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.
Nice-to-have:
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
The opportunity to work from another country for up to 40 days each year
Your responsibilities
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.
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.
Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and external suppliers on payment status, queries, and general AP matters.
Qualities we look for
What you bring (must-haves):
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.
Hands-on experience with finance/procurement systems such as NetSuite, Workday, Omnea, Databricks or equivalent, plus strong Excel/spreadsheet modelling skills.
Working knowledge of Claude or similar AI tools, and confidence picking up new tools at pace.
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.
Nice-to-have:
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer
You are welcome at DeepL for who you are - we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.