Job Description

Location:

Westfield Hamburg Überseequartier

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

is an owner, developer, and operator of sustainable, high-quality real estate assets in the most dynamic cities across Europe and the United States. With 67 shopping centres in 11 countries – including 39 under the iconic Westfield brand.


We are looking for an experienced and analytical

Head of Financial Oversight

to lead financial governance for our major group-wide development project Westfield Hamburg Überseequartier.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee weekly audits of invoices, purchase orders, and change orders to ensure strict financial compliance. Review and approve weekly payment summaries, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget. Challenge the Commercial and Construction teams on procurement requests, rigorously assessing the necessity, cost, and value-add of all spend. Act as a financial “gatekeeper” ensuring that expenditures are essential and justifiable from a project ROI perspective. Negotiate and manage high-level discussions with senior stakeholders, particularly the Head of Commercial, to align on strategic procurement decisions. Responsible for managing procurement processes within tools like Think Project, Proliance, and SAP, ensuring compliance and adherence to internal control standards across the project. Provide financial insights to improve project delivery efficiency and cost management. Ensure accurate financial reporting and tracking of committed vs actual expenditures. Collaborate closely with other local finance and operational teams as necessary.

Your Profil:

Proven track record in financial oversight roles, within ideally

construction, infrastructure, or real estate development

projects. Strong background in

finance, accounting, or audit

– ideally with project-based financial control experience. Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; capable of handling

complex discussions

and

resolving conflicts

diplomatically. Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail and accuracy. Fluency in English; German language skills considered a strong plus.

What We Offer:

A diverse and engaging role within a supportive and well-established team. 30 vacation days per year to help you recharge. Access to a wide range of well-being programs and support for all life situations through our partners: Urban Sports Club, EGym, Fitness First, and pme Family Service. Attractive subsidies via our partner app Belonio – including meal allowances, JobRad (bike leasing), and public transport tickets. Opportunities for continuous learning and personal development through our in-house URW Academy A strong commitment to sustainability with our “Better Places 2030” strategy A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion through our “Be You at URW” program
You’re eager to make a difference, take on responsibility, and grow both personally and professionally? Then join us in creating ‘Better Places’ and shaping the future of retail!