Finance Process Expert (m/f/d)

Everyone's story matters. Come shape your story with us at Riverty.

Where does that take you?

To one of our 30 hybrid workspaces – designed for exchanging ideas, learning from others, and shaping the way we work. An international community of over 4,000 people, representing almost 80 nationalities across 11 countries. United by one mission: Combining empathy, advanced technology and data‑driven insights to keep people and businesses in flow. With payments made for them. So that they don't have to worry about it.

And there's more:

We are part of the family‑owned Bertelsmann group. Established. Corporate. In a fast‑paced industry. We enable flexible payments in various industries, simplifying the financial management of known brands and helping people repay debt to build financial confidence. In short: shaping FinTech.

Finance Process Expert (m/f/d) (unlimited, full‑time)

Join our team at our locations in Baden‑Baden or Verl – flexible working conditions available.

What you’ll do:

• Operational Finance & Process Management: Join our Operational Finance team to develop and optimise our NPL platform, IFA‑Leitstand, and support the design, implementation, and execution of standardised processes while ensuring compliance with accounting guidelines.
• Month‑End, Year‑End & Reconciliations: Support month‑end and year‑end closings, prepare and perform purchase price settlements and reconciliations, and ensure accuracy and completeness of various control checks.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with product owners of the IFA Leitstand and accounting stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical specifications for the IT team and verifying their implementation.
• Testing & Process Rollout: Coordinate cross‑system testing, support the processing team during the rollout of new processes, and contribute to internal and external audits.
• Financial Operations Optimization: Actively contribute to the optimisation of financial operations processes and workflows, with a particular focus on the debt purchase business.
• Data Management & Accuracy: Process and review large volumes of data with a high level of accuracy and ensure settlements comply with the IFA methodology and IFRS reporting requirements.
• Client Account Management: Take responsibility for client (account) management and ensure all operational tasks are completed accurately and on time.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Business Informatics, or a comparable commercial/financial qualification. Alternatively, a finance‑focused IT background with relevant professional experience can also be suitable.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, ideally with a focus on process management, operational finance, or controlling.
• Strong understanding of processes, IT systems, and accounting principles.
• Self‑motivated, creative, and solution‑oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to mediate between departments.
• Confident and assertive in driving initiatives forward.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer. We value the diverse perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to the table. Therefore, we are actively looking for people who enrich our company through their identity, background and personal experiences, with or without a disability.

Benefits:

• At Riverty, you can be who you are. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and a culture of appreciation, enriched by our employee networks.
• Prioritize your health with supported sports and leisure activities.
• Take advantage of our numerous training and development opportunities! Enhance your skills with training offered by the Bertelsmann University, language courses, or leadership training.
• Benefit from our discounts on Bertelsmann products and financial incentives.
• With our diverse work models, you can tailor your work to your preferences. Take advantage of mobile office, flexible working hours, and part‑time models.