Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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Role Overview



We are looking for a German Language Specialist to join the Accounts Payable team within Finance Operations (FinOps). This role is well suited for a finance operations professional with strong German language skills who thrives in a dynamic, global environment and is driven by operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding stakeholder experiences.



In this role, you will support business operations involving German-speaking vendors and partners, working closely with global finance, operations, technology, and business teams. You will leverage your fluency in German and English, combined with strong analytical skills, ownership, and execution discipline, to deliver accurate, scalable, and high-quality outcomes.



Language & Stakeholder Support

Communicate clearly and professionally with German-speaking vendors and stakeholders via email, chat, and calls

Translate, review, and validate basic to intermediate German business and finance documentation

Support issue resolution and manage escalations for German-speaking partners, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes



Finance Operations & Process Excellence

Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify process gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities

Drive daily operations to meet or exceed performance, accuracy, and controllership targets

Lead resolution of critical vendor issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented to enhance customer experience

Partner with Technology, Product, and Business Partnering teams to design scalable, efficient, and compliant processes

Represent Finance Operations in leadership reviews and stakeholder discussions

Strategy, Risk & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to short-, mid-, and long-term operational improvement roadmaps

Identify and assess financial and operational risks and opportunities, driving mitigation plans and ad-hoc initiatives

Use data-driven insights to influence decisions, improve efficiency, and support business growth

Champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen automation, accuracy, and scalability



Basic Qualifications



German language proficiency at B1, B2, or C1 level (Goethe / TELC / OSD or equivalent)

8+ years of overall professional experience

Prior experience in customer support, IT support, BPO, sales, or finance operations

Experience working with international clients or global business processes

4+ years of experience across multiple finance and accounting roles

4+ years of Accounts Payable experience

4+ years of experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analysis

4+ years of experience driving process improvements through automation and data analysis

Proven ability to influence business decisions using data and insights

Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive alignment

Strong decision-making capability in high-pressure and ambiguous environments

Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in German and English

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, or a Master's degree in accounting or finance



Preferred Qualifications

4+ years of experience identifying data gaps or inaccuracies, conducting root cause analysis, and executing escalation plans

4+ years of experience solving complex business challenges through financial modeling, analysis, and recommendations with measurable business impact

Advanced proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of SQL / ETL

Experience in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial performance interpretation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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4+ years of Accounts Payable (AP) experience Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science) B1 or B2 certification in the German language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience


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