Manager, Corporate Fp&A

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier global developer and operator is seeking a Manager, Corporate FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for various corporate entities. This role involves overseeing budgeting, trend analysis, and accounting functions within the Design, Development & Construction division, ensuring projects are brought to life efficiently. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in finance within retail or commercial real estate, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably in Retail or Commercial Real Estate.
• Curious, proactive, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly forecasts and the 5-year business plan for assigned business units.
• Prepare flux/variance analysis, identify key drivers, and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Consolidate findings into reports and presentations for management.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Business analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is the premier global developer and operator of flagship shopping destinations.

With a portfolio valued at €65Bn as at 31 December, we own and operate 90 shopping centres; 55 are flagships in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the United States.

Our centres welcome 1.2 billion visits per year.

Present in 2 continents and in 12 countries, URW provides a unique platform for retailers and brand events and offers an exceptional and constantly renewed experience for customers.

The Group has the largest development pipeline in the industry, worth €10.3 billion.

URW distinguishes itself by its Better Places agenda, which sets its ambition to create better places that respect the highest environmental standards and contribute to better cities. At the forefront of innovation, our talented professionals are preparing for future generations of customers.

Our skills, engagement, and teamwork are key to driving performance and generating superior value. We are currently looking for a:

Manager, Corporate FP&A

The Opportunity

The Manager, Corporate FP&A will primarily be responsible for FP&A duties (forecasting, budgeting, flux analysis, etc.) of assigned Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield corporate legal entities and overhead business units.

This person will be the primary contact for administrative expenses (payroll, T&E, professional fees, etc.) and will oversee all aspects of the accounting function of our DDC (Design, Development & Construction) division, including supervising the work of a DDC Staff Accountant.

Our DDC division is responsible for bringing our development/redevelopment projects to life, managing the entire lifecycle of these projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare quarterly forecasts and the 5-year business plan for each assigned business unit, partnering with HR, analyzing trends, and providing recommendations.
• Business Analysis: Prepare flux/variance analysis, identify key drivers, and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Reporting: Consolidate findings into reports and presentations for management.
• Accounting: Oversee books, review journal entries, perform reconciliations, and guide the Staff Accountant.
• Ad-hoc tasks: Support new business lines, special projects, and system implementations.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably in Retail or Commercial Real Estate.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• ERP systems experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Curious, proactive, with excellent communication skills.

Compensation: -$, per year + Annual Discretionary Bonus