Lead - Property Operations

About the role

Responsible for managing financial processes related to Store Development works includes Cost Tracking, Cost Governance and Final  Accounting, reporting and insights. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and compliance, and efficiency in financial  operations.

You will be responsible for

Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities :

Quality cost forecasting for UK development / non Dev and leading review with key Business finance partners.

Develop maintain and oversee forecast spend across all development projects.

Collaborate with all project managers, cost managers, QS and finance to validate periodic forecast updates.

Assist with internal and external audit requirements.

Analyse financial data to report decision making

Monitoring, tracking & reporting Project costs against agreed budget on a regular basis.

Managing the Cost Management Governances agenda and outcome, Overspend issue Tracking, Credit Note & invoice Issue tracking,

Final accounts, Cost Tracking and Facilitation.

Handling all Final accounting adjustments like Purchase order and credit notes to reconcile with final cost plan.

Collaborate and support Quantity Surveyors and Finance Business Partner to provide Cost analysis, insight and adjustments as required

Ensuring compliance with Risk & Control Framework relating to Projects

Facilitating effective communication and coordination with relevant teams to ensure accurate outcomes are delivered on time.

Providing Process training to New joiners and ensuring SOP's are up to date and kept live

Overseeing and take responsibility of teams deliverables to meet KPIs

Understands business needs and in depth understanding of Tesco processes

Builds on Tesco processes and knowledge by applying CI tools and techniques.

Responsible for completing tasks and transactions within agreed KPI's

You will need

Proficiency in financial software and tools - Excel, ERP systems

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Administration, or related field.

High attention to detail

6+ years of experience in finance, forecasting and budgeting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for

cross-departmental collaboration

Excellent Reporting & Presentation skills

Whats in it for you

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.

Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually

Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual / Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.

Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.

Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.

Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.

Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.

Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

About Us

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.

Skills Required

Excel