Financial Controller Real Estate & Construction

Vacancy overview

We are looking for a Financial Controller Real Estate & Construction (RE&C) to join our Business Services Finance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for financial control activities related to real estate and construction, with a primary focus on lease accounting and rent-related financial processes. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, support month-end and year-end closing activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an international environment, closely collaborating with colleagues from the Netherlands and supporting a key area of our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting

• Manage and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities for the RE&C area

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data and reporting

• Prepare, develop, and improve financial reports, analyses, and models that support business decision-making and external reporting requirements

• Analyze financial results, identify trends, variances, and potential risks, and provide recommendations for corrective actions

• Perform reconciliations, validations, and financial controls to ensure the reliability of financial information

• Support balance sheet and profit & loss reporting related to lease and rental activities

• Lease Accounting & Real Estate Finance

• Develop a thorough understanding of real estate and lease-related financial processes

• Support end-to-end financial processes related to property leasing and rental activities

• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and internal financial policies

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proper accounting treatment of lease-related transactions

• Contribute to the successful transition and stabilization of Financial Controller activities within the Serbian team

• Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and optimization of financial processes

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial systems, reporting tools, and control mechanisms

• Work closely with finance teams, business stakeholders, and international colleagues to improve ways of working

• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the team

• Your Profile

Experience

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in Financial Control, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, or a related finance area

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and IFRS standards
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in English
• Strong willingness to learn and continuously improve processes

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Real Estate finance, lease accounting, or property-related financial processes
• Experience working in a shared service center or international environment
• Knowledge of IFRS 16

What We Offer

• Minimum 27 days of paid annual leave
• Private health insurance
• Benefit card
• Indefinite contract
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• International work environment and collaboration with colleagues across Ahold Delhaize Europe
• Occasional business travel opportunities to the Netherlands
• Opportunities for professional growth and development