Platform Accounting & Insights Manager, Just Eat Takeaway.com
R2R
2-3 days a week in office
Global online food, grocery and retail delivery marketplace
Open for applications
Global online food, grocery and retail delivery marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
2-3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
Empowering everyday convenience.
Role
Who you are
- Education & Professional Qualification: Bachelor's Degree (Accounting, Finance, or equivalent) + Professional Qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA)
- Progressive R2R/Revenue Accounting: Proven experience in Record to Report (R2R) or similar, with significant experience in revenue and platform accounting
- Data Architecture & BI Leadership: Proven expertise in financial data architecture, understanding data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts. Must have strong proficiency in SQL for complex querying and hands-on experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for reporting and insights
- Process & Systems Optimization: Experience in designing and improving complex financial processes and implementing/enhancing ERPs (e.g., Workday) and FinTech platforms (e.g., OneStream), including their data structures
- IFRS & Technical Accounting: In-depth knowledge and application of IFRS, especially IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition)
- Project & Stakeholder Management: Ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and effectively engage diverse stakeholders, including Product & Tech, BI, and senior leadership
What the job involves
- The Platform Accounting & Insights Manager is a pivotal role within our Global Finance Operations team, specifically leading the Record to Report (R2R) function for Platform and Revenue Accounting
- You're accountable for ensuring the delivery of global revenue streams, payment service provider accounting flows, and inventory accounting, driven by robust data integrity and efficient reconciliations
- You'll champion innovations and continuous improvement initiatives for the R2R Global Process Owner, focusing on leveraging data and BI tools to streamline the month-end close
- It's your responsibility to ensure processes are optimized, standardized, and that insights derived from our financial data are high-quality
- You'll also foster talent development within our expert team managing accounting activities from Amsterdam/London HQ and beyond
- Strategic Process Ownership & Data Quality: Own and safeguard the end-to-end accounting process for all global revenue streams and platform transactions
- This includes ensuring accurate, complete, and high-quality revenue information is produced monthly across all regions, proactively identifying and addressing errors and deviations to secure data integrity
- Complex Reconciliation & Cash Flow Oversight: Design, implement, and oversee efficient and effective reconciliation flows across various platforms from order to cash
- This specifically covers reconciliations from orders to invoicing, invoicing to revenue recognition and outstanding receivables, and outstanding receivables to actual cash receipts from payment service providers
- This role also includes overseeing the reconciliation of online payment methods and associated cash flow reporting for TKWY Payments BV (the Dutch entity holding a PSD3 license), actively mapping risks to prevent fraud
- IFRS Compliance & Accounting Expertise: Lead the accounting for complex financial matters and new revenue streams, ensuring strict compliance with IFRS 15 in collaboration with Group Reporting
- You'll be responsible for documenting these accounting flows and ensuring all impacted R2R accountants globally are notified and trained
- Financial Review & Impact Analysis: Perform timely and high-quality review of reconciliations and financial analysis, providing clear communication of financial/business impact and actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making
- Stakeholder Leadership & Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Reportable Segment Finance Directors, Country Finance Leads, Group Reporting, Group Control, Business Partners, and external auditors (serving as the main point of contact for all revenue/PsP accounting queries)
- Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and foster collaborative environments
- System Integration & New Product Implementation: Deeply understand the underlying systems and financial processes driving revenue and platform accounting
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product & Tech, BI analysts, Finance Systems, IT, Payments team) to build and operate products effectively. Represent Global Finance Operations in the implementation of new products, assessing their financial and accounting impact on order platforms and backend systems
- Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Proactively review financial risks and continuously drive improvements in quality and efficiency
- This involves identifying, refining, and implementing new or existing processes, models, and systems that enhance team workflows and ensure compliance with the internal control framework
- Team Management & Talent Development: Lead and manage 3-4 direct reports, focusing on talent development, coaching, and supporting team members to excel and expand in their roles through effective development conversations and participation in recruitment processes
- Operational Excellence & Prioritization: Ensure adherence to timely and accurate reporting of relevant accounting transactions
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills by balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks to ensure accuracy and meet tight deadlines
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
Employee endorsements
Nice people
"The people make JET! There is a very social culture making it easy to meet new people and get to know your team. Everyone is so friendly and ensure..."
Funding (2 rounds)
Apr 2014
$85.1m
SERIES B
Jan 2012
$15.2m
SERIES A
Total funding: $100.2m
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.
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 comÂmitÂted to livÂing our valÂues to creÂate a place in which everyone feels they truÂly 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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