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In this position you will partner closely with the stakeholders in Operations, Logistics, Procurement and Business Technology as well as your peers across the US & International Finance teams. As a leader you will develop and grow talent and engagement in a team of Accounting professionals with a clear focus on closing the books, accuracy, timeliness and effective controls for the US HelloFresh Brands for one of the most complex and dynamic areas of the business. In order to succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the ability to transform the existing business as usual processes, drive initiatives and deliver results in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. 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