EMEA Financial Accountant – Hybrid (Benelux Focus)

Eisai Emea; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisai Emea in Hatfield, UK is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the EMEA Finance team. You will own financial accounting work across Benelux and other European affiliates, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant reporting.

The role is full-time, fixed-term with hybrid and flexible working patterns. You’ll collaborate closely with Finance, FP&A, Compliance, Treasury and Internal Audit to maintain balance sheet integrity, manage audits, VAT and statutory reporting, and support month-end

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to diverse colleagues.
• Collaborative approach with good stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail and ability to balance priorities.
• Pharma industry experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reporting and annual statutory accounts.
• Manage audit activity for Benelux entities.
• Support tax, VAT and other statutory reporting.
• Assist month-end close including journals, reconciliations, inventory, COGS.
• Maintain strong balance sheet controls.
• Support fixed asset and prepayment accounting.
• Help develop financial controls and SOPs.
• Produce cash flow and cash forecast information.
• Build relationships with European Finance, FP&A, Compliance, Treasury and Internal Audit.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

IFRS knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eisai Emea in Hatfield, UK is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the EMEA Finance team. You will own financial accounting work across Benelux and other European affiliates, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant reporting.

The role is full-time, fixed-term with hybrid and flexible working patterns. You’ll collaborate closely with Finance, FP&A, Compliance, Treasury and Internal Audit to maintain balance sheet integrity, manage audits, VAT and statutory reporting, and support month-end