Management Information Finance Analyst

Location: London

WE ARE LANDSEC

We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them. This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe. Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life.

We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world. Places where life happens. Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined.

LOCATION

The role is based in Victoria, London, with the majority of the working week spent in the office and the remainder working from home and / or another suitable Landsec location. Hybrid working arrangements may vary across teams depending on the nature of the role.

THE TEAM

This role will report to the Director of Performance Management in the Group Finance team and work closely with multiple teams across the business, including Group Finance, Commercial Finance and Treasury.

THE ROLE

Sitting at the centre of Group Finance, this role connects teams across the business to deliver a clear and consistent view of Landsec’s performance. This position is responsible for delivering insightful monthly reporting, turning financial and operational data into meaningful analysis that supports decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Performance Management, you will own the preparation of financial and operational reporting for the Group Board pack, partnering closely with Group Finance, Commercial Finance and Treasury teams. You'll ensure stakeholders are aligned on key messages and deliverables, while continuously identifying opportunities to simplify, automate and enhance reporting through better use of systems and processes.

We're looking for someone who is naturally collaborative, highly driven and passionate about continuous improvement. You'll be a confident communicator with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Salary: Competitive

Management Information Reporting

Together with the Director of Performance Management, owners of the monthly reporting for the Group, playing a critical role in the messaging of performance against our strategic objectives to the senior leadership team.

Work closely with the Group Finance, Commercial Finance and Treasury teams to ensure reported data is accurate, movements and variances are clearly understood and articulated and information included is relevant.

Work collaboratively with the Commercial Finance Analysts and their respective teams to develop a deep understanding of the key drivers of performance, both financial and operational, internal and external, and then deliver reporting which clearly conveys this performance in order to influence decision-making.

Ensure our month end reporting requirements are delivered in line with the reporting deadlines.

Proactively take the lead in identifying opportunities to further enhance the process to drive greater efficiency and effectiveness through optimising system capabilities

External reporting

Key contributor to the preparation of financial and operational statistics included within half-year and year-end external reporting.

Assist with the production of external disclosures and analysis, and manage audit queries, where relevant.

Systems

• Support optimisation activities to ensure that their full potential is realised.
• With support from the in-house systems specialist, maintain the automated suite of reports and build additional analysis as required.
• Support reporting governance and feedback loop where system defects identified.
• Continuously challenge the status quo and use systems expertise to enhance all processes, reporting, analysis and insights.

Other

Keep up-to-date with relevant industry and economic news and use this to inform reporting and ad hoc analysis within the segment.

Assist with other finance processes and projects, as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Commercial & Analytical Insight - Strong business acumen with the ability to analyse complex financial and operational data, identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration - Builds effective relationships across teams and functions, working collaboratively to align priorities and deliver shared outcomes.
• Results Focus & Ownership - Demonstrates accountability, takes initiative, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes in line with business objectives.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Applies sound judgement, critical thinking and a structured approach to resolve issues and make effective decisions.
• Continuous Improvement - Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance processes, systems and ways of working, while remaining committed to personal development.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Ability to demonstrate a strong track record in accurate and timely month end performance reporting.

Experience of analysing information from a variety of sources to monitor and track performance and to predict trends.

Proven ability to work with financial planning and reporting tools, ideally OneStream and Power BI.

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).

Strong Excel skills with the ability to present information in a way that is clear and understandable to your audience.

Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally.

Experience of driving and embedding change successfully.

Ability to spot when things don’t look right, understand what needs to be corrected and why.

Interest in the real estate and/or retail/office industries and the wider UK economy

Life and Benefits at Landsec

We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer fantastic Learning and Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work.

Below are some of our core benefits, make sure to visit our My Total Reward page for more information.

Performance based annual bonus plan

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days each year. Enjoy an additional three-day December festive break on top of your leave and a special ‘My Day’ to take off for whatever you choose.

Enhanced pension contributions – Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution.

Private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life assurance and income protection.

Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details)

Two different share plans enabling you to share in the success you will help to build

Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20%

And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause

Diversity and Inclusion

At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential.

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