Head of Accounting

Head of Accounting London | Stockholm | Amsterdam Shape the future of finance across Northern Europe. We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Accounting to join our Northern European Finance Leadership team at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. This role can be based in London, Stockholm or Amsterdam, giving you the opportunity to lead an international accounting function spanning Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands whilst working within one of Europe's leading real estate businesses. There has never been a more exciting time to join our Finance team. Following the implementation of a brand-new finance operating model and SAP S/4HANA platform, we're entering a transformative phase where processes, ways of working and finance leadership principles are still being shaped. This is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning of that journey and play a leading role in defining the future state. As Head of Accounting, you'll lead a team of six talented accounting professionals and partner closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Tax, Treasury and our Group Finance teams in Paris. You'll help build a modern, efficient and high-performing accounting function that not only delivers excellence in financial reporting and controls but also drives innovation, automation and continuous improvement across the region. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence change, develop teams and leave a lasting mark on how finance operates, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing

• Leading the accounting function across Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands.
• Driving the next phase of our Finance transformation journey and helping shape future ways of working.
• Playing a key leadership role in the ongoing development of our SAP S/4HANA environment and Record-to-Report processes.
• Building, coaching and developing a high-performing international team.
• Owning quarterly and annual closings under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting to senior leadership and Group Finance.
• Strengthening internal controls, governance and compliance across the region.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders on technical accounting matters, investments, divestments and business initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to automate, simplify and improve accounting processes.
• Contributing to the development of our broader Finance leadership strategy and culture.

What we're looking for You are an experienced accounting leader who enjoys combining technical excellence with people leadership and transformation. You'll bring:

• Significant accounting and financial reporting experience within an international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Experience leading and developing successful accounting teams.
• A track record of driving change, process improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP.
• The confidence to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across multiple countries.
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing people.

Nice to have

• Real estate, infrastructure or other asset-intensive industry experience.
• Big 4 audit background.
• Experience supporting finance transformation, automation or system implementation programmes.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA programmes.

Who are we? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, we create and operate some of the most recognised retail, lifestyle and mixed-use destinations across Europe and the United States. Our purpose is to Reinvent Being Together - creating places where people come together to shop, work, socialise, discover and experience something memorable. In Northern Europe, our portfolio spans the UK, Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden, including destinations such as Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Westfield Mall of the Netherlands and Stadshart Amstelveen. Behind those destinations are talented teams who care deeply about creating great experiences, supporting local communities, and shaping the future of urban places. Why work with us? We want people to build careers here, not just do jobs. At URW, you'll have access to learning, development and growth opportunities that help you build your skills, confidence and career. Whether that's through technical training, leadership development, internal mobility or international exposure, we encourage people to keep learning and growing. Our culture centres around supporting our people to succeed. With diverse roles, projects and opportunities across our Northern Europe region, you'll have the chance to broaden your experience, develop new skills and build a career that's uniquely your own. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance. Depending on your location, these may include:

• Bonus schemes and pension plans
• Health and wellbeing support
• Medical and dental options (where applicable)
• Learning and development programmes
• Internal mobility and international career opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowances
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and mental health support

Depending on your location within Northern Europe, additional local benefits may include extended annual leave, wellbeing allowances, meal allowances and commuting support. No matter where you're based, you'll be joining a business that is passionate about helping people grow, develop and make a meaningful impact. At URW, we don't believe in limiting people to one path. We encourage our employees to explore new opportunities, gain exposure to different functions and build broad, rewarding careers across our business. Want to know more about what it's like working at URW? Visit our careers site: Life at URW The kind of people who thrive here Our values shape how we work together every day: Passion - You care about what you do and bring energy to your work. Act as One - You collaborate, share knowledge and support others. Curiosity - You ask questions, challenge the status quo and look for better ways forward. Excellence with Impact - You focus on doing great work that makes a real difference. A place to belong We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We evaluate applications fairly and without discrimination based on disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy working environment, we carry out relevant pre-employment checks before someone joins us. These may include identity verification, employment history and criminal record screening, in line with applicable laws and regulations. Interested? If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s helping shape places, experiences and communities across Northern Europe.