We're looking for a talented individual to join our Finance Team in Stratford as the Centre Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract. To act as one of the key channels between the Centre Management team and the Westfield finance function. This is achieved through engagement with Centre Management to deliver commercial and operational finance support whilst ensuring all centre reporting obligations are met. If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of an innovative team, this opportunity is for you!
Key objectives
What you will be doing…
Responsibility for the preparation and analysis of Centre profit and loss, Centre financial and operational performance reports, and commentary for key variances to budget and forecast
Lead monthly departmental operational review meetings with Centre Management budget holders, to prepare a full-year forecast and track ongoing progress against budgets, including the identification of risks & opportunities.
Tracking of landlord business rates exposure and leading proactive pre-emption of mitigation opportunities.
Lead annual budget and six-monthly Long Term Forecast meetings with budget holders to compile submissions for review by the Finance Manager
Capex and MII Maintenance Projects: Work collaboratively with the relevant budget holders to maintain an ongoing project progress tracker and an accurate forecast of project spend and delivery.
Promotional Allowances (PA): Preparation of analysis for justification for retailer PA’s and ongoing reporting of spend and forecast
Recording, analysis and management of financial information within the JDE accounting system, including preparation of accruals and prepayment schedules
Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and monthly bank reconciliations
Assist internal auditors in resolving issues and/or providing information as required
Communicate and monitor Centre finance processes and procedures to identify opportunities for efficiency and increased operational and commercial engagement
What skills, experience, and knowledge will you need to be successful?
Qualified in an accounting, finance or operational discipline
Experience working with operational stakeholders
Proficient level of IT literacy, including use of accounting systems. ( SAP/SAP4HANA experience desirable but not essential)
Strong Excel skills
Demonstrates planning and organisational thinking in their approach to their role to ensure the accomplishment of objectives and maximum productivity
Analytical – can identify, understand and explain data trends and variances with a focus on attention to detail
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 centres 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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy working environment, we conduct comprehensive security checks on all employees prior to their start date. These checks may include identity verification, employment history, and criminal record screening, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference in your local communities!
Skills Required
- Qualified in an accounting, finance or operational discipline
- Experience working with operational stakeholders
- Proficient level of IT literacy, including use of accounting systems
- Strong Excel skills
- Demonstrates planning and organisational thinking
- Analytical - can identify, understand and explain data trends
What We Do
Creating sustainable places that Reinvent Being Together. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is a creator and operator of unique sustainable places where people and communities connect through extraordinary, meaningful shared experiences. Working across the most dynamic markets in Europe and the US, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is committed to the vital role we can play in the regeneration of cities, accelerating their environmental transition to a net-zero future, and in the transformation of retail. Our destinations attract over 900 million visitors a year and, leveraging the global strength of our Westfield brand, offer a dynamic physical and digital platform for retailers and brands to reach consumers. For more about how we are creating sustainable places that Reinvent Being Together, visit our corporate website www.urw.com At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, we create more, achieve more and date more, together. We we welcome the passionate, the strong-willed, the enthusiasts, the fresh thinkers. Here, ambition meets expectation and excitement meets commitment. We are already 2,600 talented professionals passionate about the impact we are making, and the value being delivered. URW is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Want to join us, discover how's life at URW www.urw.com/en/join-us Follow us on Instagram @urw_group
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