Financial Operations Specialist, Compensations

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Brief info about Vinted

Vinted is the leading second-hand fashion marketplace in Europe and a go-to destination for all kinds of second-hand items. With a mission to make second-hand the first choice worldwide, Vinted enables people to sell and buy second-hand clothes and lifestyle items from each other, helping give those items a second or even third life.

Vinted Go launched in 2022, with a focus on developing products and solutions for more seamless shipping and delivery across Europe. Vinted Go has connected more than 60 carriers and more than 500,000 PUDO points across Europe to support the delivery of millions of parcels per year.

The Vinted Group, composed of Vinted Marketplace, Vinted Go, and Vinted Pay is headquartered in Vilnius, with workplaces in Germany, Lithuania, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and over 2,000 employees. Its backers include Accel, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sprints, and TPG.

Information about the position

In your new role, you will become part of the Financial Operations team which together with another team of Business Analytics is part of the Vinted Go Finance and Business Analytics domain. Together the function is responsible for coordinating the growth strategy, financial planning, operational resource planning, performance measurement, and financial operations for Vinted Go.

The Financial Operations team is responsible for implementing and improving processes to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy, reduce errors and risks, and provide timely and accurate financial information to support better decision-making.

In this position, you’ll

• Calculate and process compensation claims with Carriers to ensure the timely recovery of agreed-upon amounts.
• Collaborate proactively with Carriers and internal teams to resolve any issues or discrepancies, ensuring all claims align with contractual terms.
• Accurately input and manage compensation-related data within Google Cloud to support ongoing analysis and reporting needs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Group Accounting teams on matters related to shipping compensations, providing insights and updates as necessary.
• Continuously evaluate, refine, and automate existing procedures to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

About you

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field (equivalent working experience is also acceptable);
• Familiar with financial concepts and terminology, experience in finance or accounting areas is preferred;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, experience with Google Cloud, BigQuery, and SQL treated as an advantage;
• Ability to work with large amounts of data;
• Self-starter, structured, and highly attentive to detail and accuracy;
• Willingness to learn and understand end-to-end processes;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to find solutions;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and management;
• Excellent at communicating in spoken and written English.

Work perks

• The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
• 25 working days of holiday
• Newest MacBook models
• Free access to the office gym
• Digital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
• Private health insurance
• On-site canteen serving delicious homemade food at friendly prices
• Frequent team-building events
• A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
• The opportunity to spend up to 90 days per year - 21 of which can be spent working outside of the EU - on workation
• A dog-friendly office

Working at Vinted

Individual Learning Budget

We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.

Hybrid Work

We’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.

Equal Opportunity

The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

The salary range for this position is € 2,042 - € 2,758 gross per month.