Data Product Owner (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Data Product Owner (AI/ML): Building and optimizing data-based capabilities for a leading pre-accounting platform, focusing on the enrichment of invoices to bookings through AI/ML models and rule-based algorithms. Accent on serving as subject matter expert for accounting workflows and performing data analysis to improve outcomes. Focus on translating data insights into actionable business and product strategies in collaboration with engineering teams.

Location: Hybrid (two office days per week) in Berchem, Belgium. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a hirify.global office as part of the recruitment process.

Company

hirify.global is a technology-led global software and services company providing a leading SaaS pre-accounting platform called Clearfacts, serving SMEs via accountants.

What you will do

• Serve as subject matter expert on accounting workflows, ensuring enrichment strategies align with real-world practices and compliance.
• Act as data product owner, covering the end-to-end process to improve enrichment results.
• Perform data and error analysis to improve outcomes; clean and validate data; define and follow-up on KPIs.
• Work closely with development teams to define and improve data-driven solutions and algorithms.
• Facilitate the implementation of improvements and new features in production with software and machine-learning engineers.
• Analyze data for trends and patterns, interpreting data with clear business objectives in mind.

Requirements

• Familiarity with accountancy workflows and data; experience in the accountancy (software) sector is required.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and rule-based logic.
• Track record in translating data insights into actionable business and product strategies.
• Effective communication skills for both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage tasks, timelines, and milestones for projects.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, SQL.
• English language required.
• Master degree (or equivalent by experience) in accounting, business or related fields.

Nice to have

• Hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience in performance monitoring.
• Experience with programming languages (Java/Python).
• Knowledge of Dutch and/or French.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Competitive compensation including 13th-month salary, company car, mobile phone & subscription, meal & eco vouchers, group & hospitalization insurance, home office allowance.
• Generous time off with 35 vacation days per year.
• Hybrid work environment with two office days per week for collaboration in Berchem.
• Open corporate culture fostering learning, development, and growth.

Hiring process

• Candidates must participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts.
• Removal of virtual backgrounds is requested to maintain authenticity.
• Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a hirify.global office.