Finance Analyst

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Finance Analyst to join the team located in London.

Job Purpose

Provide financial support to the account/portfolio across the UK&I region, through financial analysis and valued input to the operational team. Ensure all financial processes are in line with CBRE policy.

Please Note: This is a hybrid role.

Key Tasks

• Complete monthly reconciliation of the payroll, 3rd party costs, projects costs, savings and SG&A items for the UKI sites:
• Assist in reviewing of local books in order to identify inconsistencies.
• Provide additional reconciliations for any cost items
• Complete monthly pass-through reconciliations between CBRE systems & reported numbers.
• Work with Operations to provide detailed variance commentary in reporting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare and process the UK&I balance sheet reconciliations and preparing month end journals.
• Ensure full audit trail of all financial transactions including SOX compliance requirements.
• Support the delivery of outputs for both Client and CBRE to ensure timeliness and quality of data.
• Assist with ad hoc activities.
• Support the wider Central Finance team on all reporting, compliance and audit requirements, collating data and responses as required.
• Provide reconciliations and updates to monthly packs.
• Complete monthly adaptive process and variance analysis.
• Complete actual spend vs. budget (forecast) template on a monthly basis.
• Build strong working relationships with key Client Finance and Operation stakeholders.
• Assist with Forecasting and Client related enquiries
• Assist with Clinet's ad hoc activities.
• Prepare and manage performance review's with operation teams for UK&I

Education

• Studying towards recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or national equivalent.

Skills

• Excellent PC based skills, with experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook - intermediate to advance level skills are essential.
• Analytical and quantitative skills.
• Organised and open to new ways of working to challenge inefficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and able to communicate and develop effective relationships with people at all levels across the account.
• Ability to solve advanced problems, both independently and working as a team and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Presentation skills to effectively communicate ideas across all levels.

Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience working in an environment delivering financial information within tight timescales.
• Knowledge of SOX requirements and application.
• Reporting, including financial planning and contracts management.
• Proven commercial acumen - bringing together financial, commercial, operational and people considerations, to secure the best outcomes.
• Providing senior management with financial results and analysis.
• Knowledge of Facility Management markets is beneficial.

Education

• Self-motivated, reliable & able to work on own initiative.
• Committed to Client service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Calm manner, able to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities.
• Excellent organisational skills - able work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and work streams.
• Results/ task orientated, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Methodical in approach to work with proven record of delivering high-quality output under pressure and on time.
• Keen interest in operational matters and able to bring together operational, contractual & financial matters.
• Financial experience for more than 3 years in well established companies
• Fluent English and one more language (if possible)

Circumstances

The individual must be willing to undertake travel as the role/business requires.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact.

Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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