Overview

Data Analyst - R2R (9 months Fixed term) at Just Eat Takeaway.com. Hybrid location: 3 days per week from London or Amsterdam office, 2 days from home.

About This Role

We are embarking on a major finance transformation project to streamline the Month-End Close (MEC) process and align with faster reporting timelines. The Data Analyst – R2R will be the analytical engine of this project, responsible for diving deep into financial and operational data to uncover insights, identify bottlenecks, and measure the impact of improvement initiatives. You will transform complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations that will shape the future of our financial close process. You will work at the heart of the MEC Streamline project, collaborating with accountants, project managers, and finance systems teams. You will query, analyze, and visualize data from our core financial systems to provide the critical insights needed to redesign and optimize our Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insight Generation: Collect and analyze data related to the Month-End Close (MEC), including accounting checklists, journal entries, and task durations, to identify key pressure points and inform process improvements.
• Root Cause Analysis: Perform a detailed root cause analysis on process inefficiencies and data discrepancies to support the redesign of workflows.
• KPI Development & Monitoring: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the performance and efficiency of the MEC process both before and after a transformation.
• Process Mapping & Optimization: Map end-to-end R2R processes (e.g., Intercompany and Accruals) to visualize dependencies and identify opportunities for optimization.
• System Analysis & Automation: Analyze data from platforms like Workday and OneStream to identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements.
• Data-Driven Reporting: Build and maintain dashboards and reports in Looker to communicate project progress and findings to stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work with Finance Transformation and R2R teams to validate findings and translate complex data for both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you will bring

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in a data-focused role, ideally within a finance or accounting department. Experience with process improvement or transformation projects is a plus.
• SQL Expertise: Strong SQL skills, with experience using BigQuery or a similar data warehouse.
• Data Visualization: Proficiency in data visualization tools, with a preference for Looker.
• Advanced Spreadsheet Skills: High proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for complex data manipulation.
• ERP Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems, particularly Workday, and a solid understanding of financial data structures.
• Key Attributes: Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to bridge finance and technical teams.

Our Culture & Diversity

At Just Eat Takeaway.com, we foster an inclusive culture and value diversity of people and thinking. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

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Application

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development