Finance Business Partner - Workplace Leasing

Finance Business Partner - Workplace Leasing

We''re LandsecWe are Landsec, building and investing in buildings, spaces, and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities, and realize potential.As one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, our portfolio includes retail, leisure, workspace, and residential hubs. We are committed to shaping a better future by leading our industry in environmental and social sustainability, delivering value for shareholders, providing great experiences for guests, and fostering positive community change.The Role:Manage performance and develop financial plans for Workplace''s leasing, analyzing the portfolio to drive income through performance initiatives.Salary: CompetitiveThe Team:This role will partner with our Workplace team.Location:Based in London, Victoria, with hybrid working arrangements. Discuss suitable arrangements with the hiring manager.Responsibilities:Provide strategic planning and decision support to the Head of Workplace, delivering financial insights to guide long-term strategies, focusing on leasing performance, benchmarking, and KPI delivery.Lead budgeting and forecasting for Workplace leasing, including commercial income from Piccadilly Lights, ensuring forecasts are challenging yet realistic, with scenario planning and risk assessment.Partner with the Commercial Performance and Planning team to develop executive reports with insights, metrics, and exception reports to support decision-making and identify performance opportunities.Act as the primary strategic partner, developing action plans based on monthly results to enhance financial performance and leasing outcomes.Drive commercial performance across the portfolio, challenging teams for continuous improvement.Ensure compliance and controls are in place, adhering to approval processes.Support external reporting, including valuations, with insightful commentary and accuracy review.Review JV reporting for accuracy and contractual compliance.Lead financial analysis for leasing, standardizing lease approval processes to improve returns.Support data accuracy and accountability within the Commercial Performance and Planning team.Help develop the team’s commercial acumen and effectiveness through feedback and coaching.Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)Experience in business partnering with demonstrable performance improvementsStrong commercial acumenBudgeting and forecasting expertiseExcellent stakeholder management skillsLife and Benefits at LandsecWe offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance, learning, and community engagement, including:Performance-based annual bonus25 days annual leave, increasing to 27, plus optional additional days and festive breaksEnhanced pension contributions up to 10.5%Private medical insurance, health cash plan, life assurance, income protectionFamily policies including enhanced maternity and parental leaveShare plans, volunteering days, charitable donation optionsAdditional health and wellbeing benefits include employee assistance, digital GP, cycle schemes, and health apps.Diversity and InclusionWe value diversity and inclusion, striving to reflect community diversity and empower our employees. For accessibility or application support, contact recruitmentqueries@landsec.com. Learn more on our Diversity and Inclusion ..... full job details .....