Finance Analyst

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks a Finance Analyst to join the London team on a permanent basis. You will apply cash and accrual accounting fundamentals to prepare, evaluate, maintain, and deliver complete financial reports for a portfolio of clients and properties.

This role sits within the Financial Strategy and Operations function, handling accounting, reporting policies, and controls to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills including percentages and other financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Complete accounting transactions in preparation of client financial statement packages.
• Create and post journal entries and ensure all expenses, receipts, owner''s distributions, funding requests, and other transactions are accurately posted.
• Use aggregate data from multiple sources to generate reports.
• Generate financial packages for accuracy and comprehensive reporting.
• Review information for accuracy and respond to management and vendor requests.
• Analyze trends and scenario planning tools/models to support decisions.
• Resolve accounting issues and provide timely corrective actions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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 on a permanent basis.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Finance Analyst, you will apply basic cash and accrual accounting fundamentals to prepare, evaluate, maintain, and deliver complete and accurate financial reports for a portfolio of clients and properties.

This job is part of the Financial Strategy and Operations job function. They are responsible for maintaining accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.

What You'll Do:

• Complete accounting transactions in preparation of client financial statement packages.
• Create and post journal entries and ensure that all expenses, receipts, owner's distributions, funding requests, and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted.
• Use aggregate data from multiple sources to generate reports.
• Generate financial packages for accuracy and comprehensive reporting.
• Review the accuracy of information provided and respond to requests from management and vendors.
• Understand and work with scenario planning (exit/maintain/grow) tools/models, while analyzing trends in general business conditions.
• Respond to and resolve issues and requests from management teams and clients regarding various accounting issues and reports.
• Research open accounting issues and recognize potential issues and conflicts so corrective action can intercept and minimize issues.
• Use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practice experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.