Head of Finance Technology

MEET DEEPL 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. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including DeepL Agent - an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re evolving our Finance Systems function from operational ownership into a strategic platform team. This role owns the entire Finance Technology ecosystem ERP, billing, payments, procurement, close, FP&A, reporting, data and automation acting as the de facto Finance CTO for the business. You’ll partner closely with Finance Leadership, Product, Engineering, Legal and Security to build a modern, scalable, AI-enabled finance stack that supports growth, compliance and data-driven decision-making. This is not a traditional systems manager role. It’s a transformation leadership position focused on turning Finance into a high-impact, technology-powered function. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Own the end-to-end Finance Systems strategy, defining the roadmap across ERP, billing, payments, procurement, close, FP&A, reporting, data platforms and automation. - Act as the technical transformation partner to Finance leadership, translating business needs into scalable system architecture and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, insight and control. - Lead the design and evolution of a modern, cloud-native finance stack, including integrations and APIs across Finance, Product, GTM, Legal and Security. - Drive automation across core finance processes (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash), reducing manual effort and improving speed, accuracy and audit readiness. - Introduce AI-enabled tooling and advanced analytics to improve forecasting, reconciliation, controls and operational visibility. - Partner closely with FP&A, Accounting and Commercial Finance to enable real-time reporting, scenario modelling and decision support. - Own vendor strategy across finance platforms, including system selection, implementation, optimisation and contract management, ensuring strong ROI and alignment with business priorities. - Embed governance, compliance, security and financial controls directly into system design, working closely with Legal, Security and Risk teams. - Lead major transformation initiatives such as system migrations, platform consolidation and process redesign as the business scales. - Build and develop a high-performing Finance Systems team, acting as a centre of excellence for Finance Technology, automation and data enablement. - Drive change management, documentation, training and adoption across Finance to ensure new systems and processes are fully embedded. - Serve as a strategic partner to Product and Engineering on payments, billing models and embedded finance capabilities, supporting future product expansion. QUALIFICATIONS - Ideally, you’ll bring hands-on experience leading Finance Technology transformation across complex, scaling environments, including: - 9+ years’ experience in Finance Systems, Enterprise Systems or Finance Technology leadership roles. - Proven delivery of ERP implementations and ownership of ERP ecosystems (e.g. Workday Financials or similar). - Experience implementing broader finance tooling across billing, payments, procurement, close, FP&A and reporting platforms. - Demonstrated success driving finance automation processes across core workflows, improving efficiency, accuracy and scalability. - Track record of delivering large-scale finance transformation programmes. - Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A). - Experience operating in SaaS, Fintech or highly regulated environments. - Proven ability to partner with senior Finance stakeholders, including CFO-level leadership. SKILLS WE’RE LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL - ERP and Finance platforms - Cloud architecture, APIs and system integrations - Data and automation (SQL, Python or similar) - AI-enabled finance tooling and analytics platforms - Cybersecurity and enterprise systems design BUSINESS & STRATEGY - Strong commercial mindset, able to translate technology into ROI and business value - High data literacy with analytical decision-making capability - Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-growth environments - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills LEADERSHIP - Ability to build and lead high-performing teams - Proven change leadership and delivery mindset - Clear communicator across Finance, Engineering and Product WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Finance is moving from transactional to strategic. This role exists to modernise Finance through automation and AI, enable faster and better decision-making through data, and turn finance platforms into a competitive advantage that supports scale, compliance and future product expansion. You’ll sit at the centre of this transformation. WHAT WE OFFER - Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network. - Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together. - Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration. - Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future. - Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally. - Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity. - 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally. - Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way. If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you! 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.