Lead Financial Accountant – R2r

Department: Finance

Job Type: Full Time

Join Just Eat Takeaway.Com as a Lead Financial Accountant to drive financial reporting for our Italian entities.

Location

Milan, Italy – Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Reporting

Reporting to: Accounting & Insights Manager – R2R

Salary Range

€40,720 – €55,990

About This Role

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes, ensuring full IFRS and local GAAP compliance.
• Act as technical accounting expert, managing complex journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany accounting and statutory reporting.
• Drive R2R process improvement and automation initiatives using SQL, Python and Power BI.
• Perform in-depth variance analysis across payroll, leasing, accruals and fixed assets, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Mentor R2R team members and promote best practice across the function.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, Tax and Audit teams to ensure robust controls and seamless collaboration.
• Own preparation and review of statutory financial statements for Italian entities, coordinating with external consultants as needed.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) or actively pursuing recognized qualification with deep IFRS expertise.
• Proven track record leading month‑end and year‑end close, complex accounting and statutory reporting in multinational environments.
• Strong proficiency with major ERP systems (SAP, Workday, Oracle) and advanced Excel;
  experience with Power BI, SQL or Python.
• Demonstrated ability driving automation, standardization and continuous improvement within finance operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset and the ability to translate insights for stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, building effective partnerships across Finance, Payroll, Tax and non‑finance teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing deadlines and thrive in a dynamic, high‑growth environment.

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