--- title: 'Senior Accountant - all genders at HelloFresh' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-accountant-all-genders-hellofresh-k-benhavn-0jsehj6r8n2v' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-13' --- # Senior Accountant - all genders at HelloFresh - **Company:** HelloFresh - **Location:** København, Denmark - **Posted:** 2026-10-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13 - **Apply:** https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/job/8273687?gh_jid=8273687 ## Job description ## 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. ## About HelloFresh ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: HelloFresh is a global meal-kit and food solutions company that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes directly to consumers, aiming to revolutionize the way people eat by making home cooking accessible, convenient, and sustainable. - **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: HFG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) - **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, Jessica Nilsson ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Meal Kit Delivery / Integrated Food Solutions - **Target Customers**: B2C – primarily busy households, couples, and individuals looking for convenient, high-quality meal options. Also serves the ready-to-eat and pet food markets. - **Mission Statement**: "Democratizing access to high-quality food" by allowing everyone to enjoy a varied, tasty diet while helping consumers save money and reduce food waste. ## Products & Services - **HelloFresh (Core Meal Kits)**: The flagship subscription service offering pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes for a wide variety of meals. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Factor_**: A ready-to-eat, chef-prepared meal delivery service (operates in the US, Canada, and Australia). Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Youfoodz**: A ready-to-eat meal brand in Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **EveryPlate**: A budget-friendly meal kit brand in the US and Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Chefs Plate**: A meal kit brand in Canada. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Green Chef**: An organic-focused meal kit brand in the US. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **The Pet Food Brands**: Premium pet food delivery services (e.g., The Pets Table in the US). Type: Subscription-based physical goods. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: As a public company, market cap fluctuates. As of mid-2025, it is approximately €1.5-2.0 billion (based on public trading data). - **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: €6.76 billion in net revenue in FY 2025. - **Key Metric (Meals Delivered)**: ~850 million meals delivered in 2025. - **Key Metric (Employees)**: +29,000 employees globally. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is publicly traded. Key institutional investors include major European and US asset managers. Strategic partnerships exist with various food suppliers and logistics providers. - **Growth Signals**: The ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) is a major growth driver, now making up a quarter of total revenue. The company is expanding its ready-to-eat offerings into European markets, building on success in North America and Australia. The company operates in 17 countries with 8 different brands. ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale & Data**: With over 18,000 recipes in its database and billions of meals delivered, HelloFresh has an immense dataset on consumer preferences, supply chain optimization, and recipe development, creating a significant moat in logistics and personalization. - **Vertical Integration**: The direct-to-consumer model gives full control over the supply chain, from sourcing to delivery, enabling efficient operations, competitive pricing, and rapid response to customer needs. - **Multi-Brand Strategy**: By operating a portfolio of brands (from budget-friendly EveryPlate to premium Factor), HelloFresh captures a wide range of customer segments and price points, reducing reliance on a single offering. - **Global Footprint**: Presence in 16+ geographies provides diversification and allows for the cross-pollination of best practices and technologies across markets. ## Strategic Focus - **Accelerating Ready-to-Eat**: The company is aggressively growing its ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) and expanding it into new European markets, seeing it as a high-growth, higher-margin opportunity. - **Sustainability & Efficiency**: Continuous focus on reducing food waste, optimizing packaging, and improving supply chain sustainability. The company highlights its role in reducing household food waste compared to traditional grocery shopping. - **Technology & Personalization**: Investing in data science and machine learning to improve menu personalization, demand forecasting, and operational efficiency. - **International Expansion**: Leveraging success in core markets (US, Germany, Australia) to expand into adjacent geographies and product categories. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "global tech company" with a "local start-up vibe." The company emphasizes a data-driven, entrepreneurial, and ownership-oriented culture. Core values include Ownership, Inclusivity, and Innovation. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: HelloFresh has over 10 employee resource groups (ERGs) and is committed to fostering a sense of belonging. The careers page states, "Everyone is welcome at our table." - **Work Environment**: The company operates in 17 countries with multiple offices and distribution centers. Roles range from warehouse operations and logistics to software engineering, marketing, and data science. - **Perks**: The company offers competitive pay and benefits, though specifics vary by location. The culture is described as collaborative, with a focus on "achieving something delicious, every day." - **Growth Trajectory**: As a rapidly growing public company with a strong focus on innovation and expansion, employees have opportunities to work on high-impact projects and grow their careers across different brands and geographies. ## Sources 1. [hellofreshgroup.com](https://hellofreshgroup.com/en/) 2. [careers.hellofresh.com](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/) 3. [hellofresh.com](https://www.hellofresh.com/about/working-at-hellofresh) 4. [careers.hellofresh.com/leadership](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/leadership-at-hellofresh) 5. 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