Senior Accountant - all genders

What's in the Box

As HelloFresh evolves, our Finance team remains at the heart of the business! In Finance, we like to think of ourselves as all-rounders. We not only strive to be experts in accounting standards and their implications for the business, but also aim to provide valuable insights and contribute to improving workflows and decision-making across the organization.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our collaborative Finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, with an expected end date of 31 December 2027 . In this role, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by managing and improving our Nordic accounting processes while reporting to our Head of Accounting & Controlling.

What You'll Do (The Recipe)

• Serve as the functional owner and subject matter expert for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and inventory accounting across two warehouses and three Nordic markets in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment.

• Conduct in-depth variance analysis of pricing fluctuations, raw material costs, and packaging expenses, providing actionable financial insights to leadership.

• Manage end-to-end reporting and month-end close activities for COGS and packaging, ensuring accuracy and timely financial reporting.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for workflows outside the month-end close (MEC) process to streamline closing timelines and improve visibility into margin performance.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Supply Chain, and warehouse operations teams to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues at the source, and ensure alignment between operational changes and financial reporting.

• Support audit readiness, month-end close procedures, and ad hoc controllership projects as a key member of the Finance team.

What You'll Bring (The Ingredients)

• Passion, drive, and excellent communication skills.

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications.

• At least 5 years of experience working in finance or accounting.

• Previous experience in a fast-paced business environment, with hands-on experience in inventory and COGS accounting.

• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of data structures, complex systems, and workflows.

• Strong proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

• A keen interest in financial systems and experience working with ERP systems. Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud is a plus.

What We Offer (The Toppings)

• HelloFresh Discounts – Enjoy 65% off your HelloFresh meal boxes and 40% off Factor_ subscriptions.

• Learning and Development – Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development opportunity and the HelloMint mentorship program.

• Time Off – Receive 25 days of paid vacation per year, plus 5 days of feriefridage, subject to applicable eligibility and accrual. Paid leave is also provided for your child's first sick day.

• Compensation and Perks – Includes a 5% company-paid pension and insurance package.

• Health – Access to Spill online therapy, available within 24 hours of request.

• Daily Comforts – Enjoy office perks, including drinks and snacks, subsidized catered lunches, and breakfast every Friday.

• Fitness and Well-being – Benefit from discounts at SATS gym and access to sports and exercise clubs.

Are You the Missing Ingredient?

If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, we'd be excited to hear from you!

Apply with your CV in English. We aim to review your application and respond within 5 business days.

If we see a match, we'll invite you for an initial conversation with one of our recruiters to learn more about your experience and share further details about the role.

Successful candidates will then proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The position will close once we have found the right candidate.