Finance Business Partner - Workplace Leasing

Land Securities Group PLC; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in London is seeking a Finance Business Partner for their Workplace team. The role involves managing financial performance, strategic planning, and partnering with teams to improve leasing outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonus

25 days annual leave, increasing to 27

Enhanced pension contributions up to 10.5%

Private medical insurance

Family policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning and decision support to the Head of Workplace.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for Workplace leasing.
• Develop executive reports with insights and metrics.
• Act as a strategic partner to enhance financial performance.
• Drive commercial performance across the portfolio.

Skills

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Experience in business partnering with demonstrable performance improvements

Strong commercial acumen

Budgeting and forecasting expertise

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Workplace Leasing

We're Landsec

We are Landsec, building and investing in buildings, spaces, and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities, and realize potential.

As one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, our portfolio includes retail, leisure, workspace, and residential hubs. We are committed to shaping a better future by leading our industry in environmental and social sustainability, delivering value for shareholders, providing great experiences for guests, and fostering positive community change.

The Role:

• Manage performance and develop financial plans for Workplace's leasing, analyzing the portfolio to drive income through performance initiatives.
• Salary: Competitive

The Team:

This role will partner with our Workplace team.

Location:

Based in London, Victoria, with hybrid working arrangements. Discuss suitable arrangements with the hiring manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic planning and decision support to the Head of Workplace, delivering financial insights to guide long-term strategies, focusing on leasing performance, benchmarking, and KPI delivery.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for Workplace leasing, including commercial income from Piccadilly Lights, ensuring forecasts are challenging yet realistic, with scenario planning and risk assessment.
• Partner with the Commercial Performance & Planning team to develop executive reports with insights, metrics, and exception reports to support decision-making and identify performance opportunities.
• Act as the primary strategic partner, developing action plans based on monthly results to enhance financial performance and leasing outcomes.
• Drive commercial performance across the portfolio, challenging teams for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance and controls are in place, adhering to approval processes.
• Support external reporting, including valuations, with insightful commentary and accuracy review.
• Review JV reporting for accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Lead financial analysis for leasing, standardizing lease approval processes to improve returns.
• Support data accuracy and accountability within the Commercial Performance & Planning team.
• Help develop the team’s commercial acumen and effectiveness through feedback and coaching.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Experience in business partnering with demonstrable performance improvements
• Strong commercial acumen
• Budgeting and forecasting expertise
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

Life and Benefits at Landsec

We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance, learning, and community engagement, including:

• Performance-based annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27, plus optional additional days and festive breaks
• Enhanced pension contributions up to 10.5%
• Private medical insurance, health cash plan, life assurance, income protection
• Family policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave
• Share plans, volunteering days, charitable donation options

Additional health and wellbeing benefits include employee assistance, digital GP, cycle schemes, and health apps.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity & inclusion, striving to reflect community diversity and empower our employees. For accessibility or application support, contact [e-mail]. Learn more on our Diversity and Inclusion page.