Director Finance Operations

Heimstaden is a pan-European real estate investor and manager. Hold exposure to 160,000 homes across nine countries with a property value of EUR 29bn. As the appointed asset manager for the Heimstaden Bostad group, we acquire, develop, and manage properties, focusing on creating lasting value for people and communities—together, we are shaping the European real estate market towards a better and more sustainable tomorrow.

The Team

The Finance Operations Team focuses on optimising group finance systems and finance processes across all Heimstaden countries, defining best practise and the Heimstaden Way of Working within the Finance area and structure this work with a long-term ambition to establish a Shared Services Centre for core finance processes.

Your core responsibilities encompass:

1. Identify and implement best practices for finance processes across all countries within the portfolio.
2. Drive initiatives to streamline and automate finance processes, enhancing efficiency and quality.
3. Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Group Finance Systems (MS D365 FO, Semine, and Rydoo), secure system alignment with group operational guidelines and manuals. Ensure systems are integrated and functioning efficiently to support business operations.
4. Develop and maintain key operational guidelines and manuals for all countries within the portfolio, with a core focus on those countries onboarded to the future group platform of finance systems.
5. Master Data Management on key financial dimensions within group finance systems (Chart of Accounts, project/project categories, Procurement categories, account structures). Secure alignment with other departments such as Group Financial Controlling and Group Business Controlling.
6. Develop and execute a strategic plan to establish a Shared Services Centre for core finance processes.
7. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the Shared Services Centre meets the needs of the organization.
8. Work closely with other departments and senior management to align finance operations with overall business objectives.
9. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations.
10. Subject to experience, to lead and manage the Group Accounting Team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while utilising the GAT scope as a sandbox for development across the Group.

To fit this role, we look for you who has:

1. Minimum master's degree in finance.
2. Extensive background within core finance processes.
3. Experience with ERP and finance automation tools (e.g., Microsoft D365 FO, Semine, Rydoo) is an advantage.
4. Preferably experience from similar roles.
5. Skilled verbal and written business English.

You are a hands-on and strategic finance professional with a strong operative mindset. You thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments and bring structure, clarity, and improvement to complex finance processes. While you keep the bigger picture in focus, you're not afraid to dive into the details - balancing strategic oversight with a hands-on approach when needed. With a collaborative approach and a passion for optimizing systems, you work seamlessly across borders and departments. Naturally align with our values—Care, Dare, Share—and enjoy contributing to a culture where trust, accountability, and continuous development are key.

Join Us

Joining Heimstaden means being part of a team that dreams big, works passionately, and continuously strives for improvement.

We celebrate talent in all its forms and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. Let's explore together how your unique strengths can contribute to our shared goals.

Apply today to connect with the People & Culture team to further explore this opportunity

We will initiate conversations with selected candidates prior to the application deadline, with the earliest outreach starting in week 18.

We conduct background checks as part of our recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, you are welcome to contact us.

We know the value of challenging unconscious bias and the importance of focusing on the full potential and competences of each individual. That is why we do not require a cover letter when applying to our positions, and we use testing as a tool in the process.

For questions, please contact Franco Hurtado at franco.hurtado@heimstaden.com.