At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and analyse financial reports, support budget holders, and track project spending.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team at a leading retail centre in Stratford.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month fixed term contract with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with an innovative and supportive team.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in finance or accounting preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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
- 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.
Centre Accountant employer: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE
Join our dynamic Finance Team in Stratford as a Centre Accountant, where you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between Centre Management and the Westfield finance function. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and innovation, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE Recruitment Team
