Head of Finance - Real Estate (m/f/d)

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAs Head of Finance – Real Estate, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Real Estate department and broader executive leadership. You will lead the financial management and planning of our global corporate real estate portfolio, which includes investment analysis, strategic divestments, and corporate office initiatives. This senior leadership role combines in-depth financial expertise with high-level strategic oversight to deliver long-term value creation and operational efficiency across all real estate activities.This position is ideal for a visionary financial leader with deep experience in real estate finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and executive stakeholder collaboration. You will shape our real estate strategy, optimize financial performance, and play a central role in key decision-making at the Board level.Job PurposeThis is more than a numbers role. It’s about driving smart decisions and long-term value. You\’ll play a critical role in shaping Bauer’s real estate portfolio and contributing to projects that directly influence how we work—supporting modern, efficient, and inspiring office environments that reflect our future vision.What you\’ll doStrategic & Financial LeadershipDrive the financial strategy of the global real estate portfolio, aligned with Bauer’s long-term business goals.Lead end-to-end financial oversight of real estate investments, divestments, lease structuring, and capital planning.Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Board and Real Estate leadership, delivering robust financial insights and recommendations.Investment Analysis & Business PartneringPartner with Real Estate, Legal, and Tax to assess complex investment opportunities and strategic divestitures.Prepare and present high-quality business cases and financial models to support major decisions and board approvals.Analyze valuation reports, purchase price data, and forecasts to guide negotiations and execution.Planning, Reporting & GovernanceLead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the real estate portfolio.Own the delivery of accurate and insightful performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior stakeholders.Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and corporate governance standards.Transformation & Operational ExcellenceContinuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and systems supporting the real estate function.Lead or sponsor special cross-functional projects in FP&A, including office optimization, ESG reporting, and scenario planning.Support creation and implementation of modern, cost-efficient, and employee-centric workplace solutions.Leadership & InfluenceLead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team supporting real estate initiatives.Foster a collaborative and forward-thinking culture across Finance and Real Estate functions.Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA strongly preferred.Exstensive experience in financial leadership roles with a focus on corporate or real estate finance.Proven ability to lead strategic decision-making at senior levels and deliver high-impact financial outcomes.Strong command of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and investment analysis in a real estate context.Fluency in Excel and financial planning tools (e.g., Power BI, Hyperion, Tableau, Essbase).Excellent communication skills and executive presence with the ability to influence across functions and cultures.Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus.We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.We want to inspire not only our customers, we also want to inspire our colleagues. How? By giving you the opportunity to take on responsibility and by offering you a long-term perspective.You can also benefit from our attractive offers:Individual solutions for the flexible organisation of working hours and locationTargeted and individual training for your professional and personal developmentA central location in Hamburg\’s city centre with good transport options (bus & train)Effective health management (e.g. health week, free sports programmes & Wellhub)30 days of holiday & frequent events for employeesCompany restaurant, free magazines & various discounts via corporate benefitsA culture in which personal responsibility, teamwork and creativity are valued and you have room for creativity and for exciting and challenging tasksIf you are looking for an independent position and would like to enrich our existing team with fresh impulses, we look forward to receiving your complete application documents.We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That\’s why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinanceIndustriesMedia ProductionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bauer Media Group by 2xGet notified about new Head of Finance jobs in Hamburg, Germany.Senior Expert Accounting / Deputy Head of R2R (w/m/d)Manager CFO Strategy & Operating Model Design (w/m/d)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr