Financial Reporting Manager

We’re looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to join our dynamic Finance team at Westfield’s Head Office in White City. This is a high-impact role responsible for leading statutory reporting and accounting compliance across 90+ UK and Jersey entities, ensuring precision, transparency, and alignment with regulatory standards. If you're a technically strong ACA or CA-qualified accountant with a passion for process improvement and stakeholder collaboration, this is your opportunity to shape financial reporting at one of the most iconic retail destinations in Europe.

What you will be doing… 

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Lead the production and review of statutory accounts for 90+ UK and Jersey entities
• Prepare consolidated accounts for Westfield Europe Limited and its subsidiaries
• Ensure timely filing of statutory and non-statutory accounts
• Develop and manage a coordinated timetable for statutory accounts, tax filings, and compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with corporate accounting, tax, legal, and company secretarial teams
• Manage relationships with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process

Technical Accounting Leadership

• Serve as the UK Finance team’s technical accounting expert
• Draft accounting papers and provide guidance on changes in accounting standards
• Support corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and liquidations

Process & Systems Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in statutory account production using OneSource
• Lead the upgrade to a cloud-based OneSource platform

Tax & Regulatory Support

• Assist the tax team with corporation tax returns and iXBRL submissions
• Support FCA compliance reporting and ONS survey completion

Treasury & Structural Oversight

• Provide ad hoc support to the Treasury team
• Maintain a deep understanding of group structure and ensure accurate accounting treatment of agreements and contracts

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports
• Foster a culture of professional growth, accountability, and high performance

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

• ACA or CA qualified, with strong technical knowledge of FRS 102
• Proven experience in consolidation accounting and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and review large volumes of statutory and non-statutory accounts.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to interpret and apply complex standards.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong proficiency in financial systems.
• SAP / SAP 4 Hana experience

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.