Group Performance Senior Manager

Join to apply for the Group Performance Senior Manager (F/M) role at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Long term contract. About the Team Group Performance Management was created 3 years ago as a Finance partner to the business at the heart of the new organization strategy of URW. The team is responsible for bringing insightful perspectives about the business and the Group’s performance to steer decision making. Group Performance Management is a key stakeholder to ensure financial targets of the Group are met and leads major projects and processes, aiming at streamlining business performance assessment. Permanently involved with regional management teams about operations, productivity and investments but also with a high exposure to the Management Board and the Senior Leadership, the team evolves in a rich and challenging environment and has a high level of expectations. Key Responsibilities In your role as Group Performance Senior Manager, you will: Provide clear and timely insights on target achievement and trajectory, anticipating deviations and opportunities early enough to implement prioritized corrective measures As a real business partner, support and challenge local teams in reviewing quantitative and qualitative business and financial targets Contribute to build a comprehensive 360 view of the Group’s performance put in front of all available business levers Contribute to animation of the Regional Performance Management teams Lead and coordinate workstreams and contribute to the Group efficiency plan Support to Management Board and Senior Executive Committee Support Management Board decision making through capitalization on inputs, outcomes and highlights from main business processes (5YBP, ERV, QFR, Pipeline review…) and frequent exchanges with the regions Identify & support ad hoc performance improvement initiatives –digging into business performance ‘key topics’ in a commando mode at the request of either MB or ExCo Close business relationships with local operations and regular exchanges with Regional teams (Director of Operations / Head of Operating Management and Regional CFOs) to define operational and financial plan in line with Group’s strategy Active participation in building efficient KPI to manage and support the evolution of group business model (ERV, SBR, New businesses…) Review of the cost base (Admin Expenses, Operating Expenses…) to identify any levers in the operational efficiency and organization schemes within the different business units Be a key partner to the Group Valuation team and the regions in the performance of bi-yearly external appraisals for all assets of the Group (coordination with Asset Manager, Investment Manager and Development Manager, exchanges with external appraisers on market trends, methodologies and asset contexts…) Change Management and Process Improvements Identify and frame all relevant KPIs to analyze business performance, especially on her/his area of expertise Forecasting and Budgeting CAPEX monitoring Leasing & Vacancy follow-up Participate in the definition and/or improvement of key processes and templates to optimize time allocation and resources Give operational inputs to the Controlling team in shaping reportings and structuring of data Qualifications & Experience 6+ years of experience in similar roles working closely with the business Advanced financial skills including business modelling Ideally worked in other European countries Fluent in French and English (excellent level of English is mandatory for this position) Based in Paris; willing to travel across Europe Experience: M&A, Business strategy, Investment Management, Operating/Asset/Development Management, Controlling with a strong business acumen You are curious by nature and able to develop and implement innovative action plans You have strong problem‑solving skills and you are confident in dealing with key internal and external stakeholders You have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Employment Details Headquarters based position (Paris 16). Travels in Europe are expected. Contract type: Long term. Employment type: Full‑time. #J-18808-Ljbffr