Senior Financial Controller - 5YBP & QFR

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Controller in the Finance Controlling Department. This pivotal 12-month role involves preparing forecasts, managing the 5-year business plan, and ensuring high-quality financial reporting. Ideal for a qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills, this position offers a vibrant environment and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Pension plan

Bonus scheme

Medical and dental insurance

Gym discounts

Health check-ups

Qualifications

• Significant PQE required.
• Ability to manage others and deliver objectives.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Quarterly Forecasts and presentations to senior management.
• Full responsibility for the 5-year business plan process.
• Detailed analysis of actual and forecast NRI and Capital.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Team Player

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

We're looking for a talented individual to join our Finance Controlling Department as the Senior Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is your chance to take on a pivotal role in a vibrant and fast-paced environment, where you'll be at the forefront of our five-year business plan and quarterly finance review. If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of an innovative team, this opportunity is for you!

Key objectives

To ensure effective planning and communication around reporting cycles, guaranteeing the timely delivery of high-quality financial reports to stakeholders, including the UK executive and the parent group. Additionally, close collaboration with internal Asset Management, Leasing, and Finance teams is essential to produce accurate and communicated UK financial and operational results and forecasts.

What you will be doing...

• Preparation of the Quarterly Forecasts (QFR) for the UK business and related presentations to senior management.
• Full responsibility for the 5-year business plan (5ybp) process and presentation to both the UK & Group Senior Executive team.
• Maintain forecasting models every quarter and yearly basis for 5ybp.
• Detailed analysis of actual and forecast NRI and Capital, including the impact of strategic initiatives/transactions.
• Quarterly tracking of key Operational KPI's for Leasing deals and Vacancy.
• Quarterly forecasting of Sales-based rent using the PlanIT model, including analysis of future sales of tenants and pipeline of leasing deals.
• Preparation and collating of data for the Monthly Business Report presented to the Regional Management Team.
• Set up of new entities for reporting when changes in business structure are due to acquisitions and disposals.
• Take an active part in related discussions with senior UK and Group management.
• Work with URW Global Group planning team on UK input into Group forecasts.
• Liaise and coordinate with stakeholders and internal teams, and interrogate and analyse data for presentation in UK and Group results reporting.
• Work with Consolidation & Accounting and Asset Finance teams to ensure alignment of reporting practices and various financial reporting outputs.
• Line management of Controller - D&C, including: support with learning and development, review of monthly leasing and vacancy reports, quarterly review of covenant reporting packs.
• Support group treasury in bond issues/capital raising initiatives.
• Quarterly rent collection monitoring and reporting to Group on updated position for URW results.

What skills, experience, and knowledge will you need to be successful?

• Qualified Accountant with significant PQE
• Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative.
• Attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate information received.
• Ability to operate and thrive with the high standards expected within a listed group.
• Results and achievement-oriented.
• Strong organisational skills - ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Fast and responsive - working to strict deadlines, and from time to time responding to requests outside of normal working hours.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Able to manage others to deliver objectives.
• Able to develop and maintain close working relationships with other key internal/external contacts.
• Team Player with an ability to listen and a willingness to learn.
• Utmost discretion when dealing with all sensitive and confidential information.

Who are we?

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we develop and operate a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets across Europe and the United States. Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together in cities. Today, 2,000 dedicated individuals are working together to reshape the future of real estate and shopping centers by creating innovative, engaging spaces that truly redefine community connections.

Our flagship destinations are more than just places; they're the heartbeat of the community. We empower our employees to make a real impact through volunteering, DE&I programs, and leading ESG efforts. URW is at the forefront of experiential entertainment, constantly pushing boundaries to craft unforgettable in-person and digital experiences. By surprising and delighting our customers, we create magical moments and reinvent togetherness in every interaction.

Within our Northern Europe Region - spanning the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK - we own and manage eight exceptional assets. These include Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Westfield Mall of the Netherlands and Stadshart Amstelveen.

Why work for us:

We put people development and learning at the heart of what we do. We'll help you master your role, build your technical skills, and take advantage of top-notch management and leadership programs. From face-to-face workshops to our global online learning resources, we encourage you to make learning a part of your daily routine.

We offer a fantastic pension plan, bonus scheme, and plenty of other incentives. We also prioritise your health and wellbeing, training employees as mental health ambassadors to support and educate our team. Plus, you can sign up for medical and dental insurance, gym discounts, health check-ups, and more.

Want to know more about what it's like working at URW? Visit our site: https://www.urw.com/join-us/life-at-urw.

What Matters to Us:

At URW, our purpose is to Reinvent Being Together, reimagining how people and communities connect, socialise, and experience dynamic moments in unique and meaningful ways.

We are proud to promote equal opportunities and embrace diversity in profiles, experiences, and skills. At URW, we believe that diversity is the cornerstone of our success, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects, values, celebrates, and leverages individual differences to their fullest potential.

We evaluate each application with fairness and without discrimination based on disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics. Our commitment is to provide equal access to our services for everyone. If you require any adjustments for your interview, please let us know in advance, so we can support you accordingly.

Join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference in your local communities!