FGL Global Process Owner
About this role
Global process owner – financial products
Finance | Sofia, Bulgaria
Team description
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The Finance Accounting & Controlling team sits at the heart of SumUp's financial operations, ensuring that every transaction, balance, and ledger entry across our growing portfolio of financial products is accurate, compliant, and built to scale. As SumUp expands into banking and lending, the demand on our accounting infrastructure has never been greater, and this role exists to meet that challenge head-on. As Global Process Owner for Financial Products, you'll own the end-to-end accounting workflows that underpin millions of transactions, working at the intersection of finance, technology, and product to build the systems and processes that make SumUp's next phase of growth possible.
Responsibilities
- Own the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting workflows for financial products, including transaction processing, e-money, and lending
- Identify bottlenecks, manual processes, and reconciliation gaps, then lead the implementation of automation solutions including SAP integrations, scripting, and AI-enabled tools
- Translate business and reporting needs into clear, prioritised requirements for ERP and Engineering teams, and coordinate delivery through sprint planning, backlog management, and testing cycles
- Act as the primary point of contact across ERP, Engineering, Product, PayOps, Treasury, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure accounting flows are accurately integrated across all systems
- Build and maintain reconciliation frameworks and a Notion knowledge base that keeps the team aligned, audit-ready, and equipped to onboard new financial products efficiently
- You'll be great for this role if…
- Advanced proficiency in SAP financial modules, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP FICO, with hands-on experience in ERP implementations
- Strong knowledge of financial products accounting, including transaction processing, e-money, or lending, and familiarity with IFRS, GAAP, and internal control frameworks.
- Experience translating complex business requirements into structured technical specifications for engineering or ERP delivery teams
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with confidence, influencing stakeholders across finance, product, and technology without direct line authority
- A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, ideally combined with experience in financial services, banking, or FinTech
- Why you should join SumUp
- 🌍 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our modern Sofia office. This involves an office-first set up
- 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
- 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
- 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which you can use to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education
- 🏖 Generous time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus one extra day per year of service (up to 35), along with public holidays and special leave options
- 🏥 Peace of mind: comprehensive health and life insurance — includes dental coverage
- 💪 Stay active: on-site yoga and a co-sponsored Multisport card offering access to hundreds of sports facilities
- 🍽 Meal support: benefit from a tax-free food voucher program plus flexibility via our Re:Benefits platform
- 🚌 Easy commute: free shuttle buses connecting directly to Joliot-Curie metro station
- 👶 Family-friendly: new baby bonus and subsidised daycare for kids aged 9 months to 12 years
- 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
- 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
- 🚀 10 days educational leave
- 📑 ACCA Certification support
About SumUp
Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.