CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Finance Manager Purpose of the job Finance Manager position for the GE Client account in the UK, to report into EMEA Finance Manager. GE is a long-standing Client of CBRE, and the UK is the largest and most complex member of the EMEA FM portfolio. Current UK Gross Revenue forecast is 12m for 2025. UK Finance Team consists of a Finance Manager (role advertised) and a Senior Finance Analyst. UK Finance Manager is to carry out a broad range of complex financial analysis and/or financial reporting activities to measure profitability. Including the management of such functions as budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, strategic planning and management reporting processes and work product.Responsibilities and daily activities:
- Manages one or all of the following: budgeting process, forecasting process, strategic planning process, and standard management reporting. Establishes overall departmental priorities and ensures that all deadlines are met. Supervises finance staff including training and managing job performance.
- Reviews and approves balance sheet account analysis, statement of cash flows and supporting schedules and standard consolidated reporting packs. Reviews and approves certain PeopleSoft monthly journal entries.
- Conducts other special financial and business studies and other duties as assigned by management. Produces a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages and pro forma analyses for senior management and planning unit.
- Participates in the research, development and preparation of accounting policy and procedures, as required. May act as consultant to management on financial policies, procedures, and applications.
- Manages special projects and prepares presentations for senior management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a business related field. Requires a minimum of six years related experience to include at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Public accounting experience preferred.
- Hold an internationally recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects.
- FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
- Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports. Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), concepts.
- REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to comprehend, analyse and interpret complex financial information and transactions and accounting principles. Ability to independently research complex accounting transactions/issues. Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
- OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired such as PeopleSoft Financials, MyBuy/Coupa, Adaptive, Vantage Analytics, Power BI. Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology is helpful. Strong work ethic and adaptable.