Senior Finance Director na DeepL

Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Finance Director to be part of our finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth. This role requires a highly strategic and commercially astute finance leader with hands-on experience scaling finance operations in fast-growing SaaS or digital technology businesses.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining a world-class finance structure, implementing robust controls and systems, ensuring compliance, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to drive commercial success. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will ensure finance is central to strategic discussions while also overseeing the day-to-day financial health of the company.

Your responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the finance function, driving strategy, execution, and alignment with company objectives.

• Serve as a core member of the senior leadership team, ensuring finance underpins all strategic decisions.

• Partner with sales, service delivery, and operations to align commercial strategies with financial goals.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Oversee the entire accounting lifecycle, including month-end close, P&L, balance sheet management and internal reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements; manage statutory accounts, year-end processes, audits, and support with R&D claims.

• Maintain compliance with all financial regulations and industry standards.

• Implement and oversee robust financial controls, processes, and systems.

Commercial & Operational Partnership

• Drive efficiency, utilisation, and scalability across the business.

• Support fundraising, M&A activity, and investor relations where relevant.

• Identify and mitigate financial and commercial risks.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing finance team, with close collaboration across sales and operations.

• Drive continuous improvement, automation and adoption of best practices in finance operations.

Your Background & Experience

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent qualification (essential).

• MBA or advanced finance/business degree is a plus.

• Proven success in a Finance Director, CFO, or senior finance leadership role within a startup or scale-up, ideally SaaS.

• Strong track record of building finance functions and implementing scalable systems and controls.

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Revenue recognition, working capital management, and SaaS metrics.

  • International operations, including consolidation, intercompany agreements, FX and infrastructure investments.

  • Managing debt, equity, share options, and fundraising/M&A (preferred).

• Highly commercially astute with a clear strategic vision and execution drive.

• Skilled in managing ambiguity, making trade-off decisions, and driving projects to completion.

• Experience growing, leading, and mentoring finance teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

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.