Lead Financial Accountant, Just Eat Takeaway.com
R2R
2-5 days a week in office
Global online food, grocery and retail delivery marketplace
Posted today
Global online food, grocery and retail delivery marketplace
1001+ employees
Posted today
2-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
Empowering everyday convenience.
Role
Who you are
- This position is ideal for someone fully qualified or pursuing qualification, with strong technical core accounting skills and a proactive approach to learning and developing data capabilities
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or Bilanzbuchhalter IHK), or working towards it
- 7–9 years of experience in financial reporting, R2R accounting, or financial analysis
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and HGB, with solid ERP and Excel skills
- Experience in payroll accounting and a passion for continuous improvement
- Analytical thinker and effective communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, international setting
What the job involves
- We are looking for an analytical Lead Financial Accountant – Record to Report (R2R) to take ownership of financial reporting, variance analysis, and process improvement initiatives
- In this role, you will ensure accounting and reporting accuracy, uncover financial trends, and deliver insights that enable data-driven strategic decisions
- As a senior member of the R2R team, you will help drive financial efficiency, partner across functions, and support automation and standardization projects
- You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local German GAAP (HGB), improving financial workflows, and contributing to global finance transformation efforts
- Take ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and HGB
- Drive the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting
- Ensure high-quality statutory reporting (Jahresabschlüsse) and support internal and external audits
- Partner with Payroll, Tax, and Finance teams to deliver accurate payroll accounting and reporting
- Provide insightful variance analysis on key accounts (e.g., payroll, leases, fixed assets)
- Contribute to ongoing process improvement and automation projects using tools like SQL, Python, and Power BI
- Act as a trusted point of contact for auditors and senior stakeholders, delivering actionable financial insights
- What you will gain:
- Hands-on experience with both German and international financial reporting standards
- The opportunity to lead impactful process improvements and automation initiatives
- A collaborative, cross-functional environment with exposure to group-level strategy and decision-making
- Development opportunities in analytics and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI)
Our take
Just Eat Takeaway, born from the merger of Just Eat and the Dutch-born Takeaway.com, stands as a formidable force in the realm of food delivery. Surpassing expectations, this union has made way for the world's largest online food delivery entity outside of China. Bolstering its stature further, the company made a significant move in 2021 by venturing into the US market through the acquisition of Grubhub, solidifying its position as a major player in the industry.
However, amidst its successes, Just Eat Takeaway faces competition from competitors like Uber Eats and Deliveroo. While it dominates the UK market, its global revenue pales in comparison its its rivals, such as Delivery Hero and DoorDash. Nonetheless, the company's established stronghold in one of the world's largest food delivery markets offers a degree of stability amid the fluctuating demands of customers witnessed in recent years.
To stay in the game, Just Eat Takeaway has grown to operate across 17 countries and 356,000 partners, via acquisitions and organic growth. It's also entered the grocery and retail delivery market alongside its primary restaurant delivery service. Though one of the last to venture into the grocery delivery sector, it has secured a partnership with the Co-Op, indicating a proactive approach to the market. Furthermore, the company continues to carve out its niche by offering exclusive services, such as being the sole courier for Domino's Pizza in the UK and Ireland, adding unique value to its offerings.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Apr 2014
$81.9m
SERIES B
Jan 2012
$14.6m
SERIES A
Total funding: $96.5m
Company benefits
- Leisure and Lifestyle: These benefits are designed to help you make the most of your time and enjoy everyday life: Generous annual leave entitlement | An additional day off to celebrate your birthday - take it whenever suits you | Flexibility to buy or sell holiday days (within an annual limit) | Monthly meal allowance to enjoy food at work or at home | Access to discounts, cashback offers and savings via an employee portal
- Protecting the Future: These benefits are designed to give you and your loved ones peace of mind: Life insurance cover from your first day of employment | Income protection support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury | Pension scheme with company contributions and the flexibility to increase your own contributions
- Health and Wellbeing: Helping you stay physically and mentally healthy: Private medical insurance options, depending on your role and location | Enhanced family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave | Annual eye care benefits, including eye tests and financial support for glasses | Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) | Office perks including healthy snacks and drinks | Mental health support, including on-site coaching and access to wellness platforms
Company values
- Lead: We’re proud to be a global leader in the online food and retail delivery market. Not just in choice and order numbers, but also by creating innovative and sustainable solutions
- Deliver: We deliver more than just fantastic food and goods, both to our customers and ourselves. We work together to ensure success and grow our business
- Care: We care for our customers and restaurant partners by understanding their needs. This care also extends to society at large, from ethical choices to environmental initiatives
Company HQ
Eastern Docklands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Articles
Leadership
Jitse Groen
(CEO)Originally the founder of Takeaway.com, prior to the company's 2020 merger with Just Eat. Previously served as CEO for GRIB BV.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Just Eat Takeaway.com
- With a global presence in 17 markets and employees from over 100 nationalities, our inclusive company culture is central to everything we do and we are committed to living our values to create a place in which everyone feels they truly belong.
- We want to encourage everyone to step into each other's world and to embrace new perspectives, continue to inspire innovation and, ultimately, to gain valuable insights that creates a sense of belonging and help grow our global business.
- Our Communities are the heart of our culture. They are employee-led advocacy groups supported by company resources and budget, driving inclusion and diversity through collaboration on internal communications, organising and sponsoring events, and empowering allyship.
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