Director Finance Operations

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online delivery platform. Its 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 the Head of Finance Operations, you will lead a critical department at the heart of our global financial health. You will oversee our Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles, ensuring our daily accounting and month-end processes move fast and remain simple.

Working closely with our international Financial Controller community, you will set clear goals to ensure statutory excellence and robust audit relations across our markets. We are looking for a leader who supports teams across borders, owns results in a complex, multinational environment, and acts as a mentor to help others succeed.

These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

• Oversee global accounting operations including R2R, O2C, and P2P processes to drive excellence.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller community to ensure accurate reporting and statutory compliance.
• Set clear goals for month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and efficient collections.
• Drive the transformation of finance functions by centralizing and standardizing activities globally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve end-to-end processes and break down operational silos.
• Utilize data and technology to digitalize finance operations, aiming to stay ahead of the competition.
• Act as a key mentor, helping others succeed through feedback and professional growth.
• Own the relationship with local auditors, ensuring quality and accountability in every market.

What will you bring to the table?

• Demonstrable experience leading large, multi-country finance operations in a multinational setting.
• Proven track record in transforming finance organizations through shared services and centralization.
• A passion for process excellence and a clear drive for continuous improvement.
• Expertise in managing complex R2R, O2C, and P2P cycles with a focus on simplicity and clarity.
• Strong commitment to achieving goals while acting responsibly toward partners and society.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to keep diverse, remote teams engaged.
• A collaborative mindset, with evidence of being a dedicated team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional accounting expertise and a deep understanding of internal and external audit requirements.

At JET, this is on the menu

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth, helping one another to succeed and celebrating wins.