Process Improvement Assistant

About SumUp

At SumUp, we empower small businesses to thrive by providing simple, reliable, and secure payment solutions. With our technology, merchants can accept payments, manage their operations, and grow their businesses globally. Our teams are passionate about innovation, efficiency, and making financial services accessible to everyone.

Finance Team at SumUp

The Finance organization is at the heart of SumUp’s operational excellence. We handle critical processes such as Accounting, Treasury, Controlling, and Procurement, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. As we continue to grow, we focus on automating processes, improving operational workflows, and providing actionable insights across the organization.

About the Role

We are looking for a Process Improvement Assistant to join our Finance team in Sofia. This role is ideal for someone excited by operational excellence, automation, and process optimization.

As a Process Improvement Assistant, you will:

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Support the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial processes.

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Maintain and enhance automation solutions, including Excel VBA macros, Google Apps Scripts, and internal tools.

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Assist with SAP master data administration and other finance tools.

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Support month-end closing activities, including data extracts, reconciliations, and reporting.

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Collaborate with finance teams and process owners to optimize workflows and ensure scalable operations.

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Maintain clear documentation of processes, policies, and internal controls.

This role can be part-time (minimum 30 hours/week) but is on-site in Sofia, providing hands-on experience in finance operations and process automation.

What Profile We Look For

We are seeking a candidate who is:

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Hard Skills & Experience:

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Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, Functions, VBA).

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Strong English communication skills.

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Process-oriented with a passion for data.

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Nice to Have:

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SAP experience.

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Experience in process improvement or automation projects.

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Completed Excel or automation-related courses.

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General Competencies:

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Cooperative with a positive “can-do” attitude.

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Proactive, open to feedback, and organized.

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Able to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment.

What We Offer

Why you should join SumUp

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Be part of a company that values diversity and celebrates unique perspectives.

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Work with a global team of skilled professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and growth.

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The opportunity to work on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses around the world.

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25 days’ paid leave, plus 1 additional day for each year of employment.

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Up to 10 days’ educational leave to expand your skill set.

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Career growth and learning opportunities through regular training, mentorship programs, SumUp University leadership cohort, and a yearly learning budget of €2,000.

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Enrollment in our virtual stock ownership program – you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success.

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Access to the SumUp Sabbatical and Employee Assistance Program for mental health.

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Join a global team where you belong: check out our D&I Initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Pride Club, SumAfro, Neurodiversity, Grupos Mais, Women in Tech, and more.

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Additional health insurance, subsidized Multisport card, free shuttle buses from Joliot-Curie metro station, and other great benefits.

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.