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Senior Financial Controller
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Ready for a challenge? Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.
About this role:
As our Senior Financial Controller UK & Ireland, you will lead critical controllership for our UK & Ireland trading segment within Group Finance. You'll deliver excellence by leading our Audit process, ensuring financial regulatory compliance, certifying the monthly P&L and Balance Sheet while navigating complex compliance and tax regulations.
You will care for our business by mitigating financial risk and improving processes. This role requires a customer-centric approach as you collaborate with senior stakeholders across UK Commercial Finance and Global Finance Operations to deliver impact.
Key components of the position:
- Drive financial controllership for the UK & Ireland, aiming high to ensure the integrity and quality of all reporting deliverables.
- Lead as the primary audit coordinator, preparing position papers and managing relationships with external auditors.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with Group Accounting Manual (IFRS) and local GAAP, driving excellence in reporting standards.
- Deliver excellence by overseeing UK&I results and reviewing Global Finance Operations (GFO) output for reliability.
- Collaborate across UK Commercial Finance, Group Control, GFO, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury, acting as a vital communication channel to help one another succeed.
- Raise the bar by performing critical analyses on financial data to ensure an efficient and accurate Month-End Close.
- Simplify complex processes by implementing automation and AI-driven solutions for financial reporting and compliance.
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What will you bring to the team?
- Deep understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and audit standards with a commitment to achieving goals.
- Experience in audit or controllership within a large listed multinational or Big 4 environment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/RA) are a strong asset.
- Develop an understanding of internal and external partners through expert stakeholder management and collaboration.
- Technical expertise in financial modelling and consolidation tools to aim higher and drive excellence.
- Act responsibly by maintaining a helicopter view of finance processes to anticipate accounting and tax implications.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive, well-organised approach and the ability to stay committed to goals under pressure.
- Proficiency in leveraging technology and AI to simplify complex processes and move fast.
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