Finance Manager

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of real estate management is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial leadership in the EMEA region. This role involves developing client relationships, managing accounts receivable, and ensuring strategic financial governance. Ideal candidates will hold a Chartered Accountant qualification and possess strong communication and management skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in managing teams across countries.
• Capable of combining strategic vision with pragmatic delivery.
• Proven management skills to maximize performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership for the EMEA region.
• Develop high-quality client relationships.
• Ensure timely invoicing and management of accounts receivable.
• Manage overheads while seeking efficiencies.

Skills

Chartered Accountant qualification

Highly computer literate

Strategic vision with hands-on delivery

Superior written and verbal communication

Ability to work in a matrix environment

Track record of achieving results through others

Proven commercial acumen

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Finance Manager

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

The role is to provide financial leadership of the EMEA region of the Global Account. Ensuring countries have appropriate and adequate financial management and controls to meet all Client and CBRE requirements.

As a key member of the finance team, you will actively drive the region to ensure it meets the targets set and our sustainable growth through exceptional Client service agenda and Business Partnering.

The key responsibility of the position is to provide strategic and financial leadership to the EMEA Finance Director, Business lines and to the Global Finance Director. The role requires exceptional Client-facing skills whilst balancing the demands of corporate responsibilities including monthly management reporting, forecasts, planning cycles and SOX controls for the Account.

Working within the financial contractual requirements and meeting all deadlines will be a key deliverable of the role. The role will cover the EMEA region, currently comprised of 11 countries (24 sites).

Responsibilities and daily activities

• Developing high quality and effective Client relationships in the region.
• Build good working relationships with account management and key client’s members and be a business partner for both.
• Tightly manage contract governance, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the terms and conditions of the contract to ensure that all cost elements are appropriately accounted for.
• Assist with client team requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Positively respond to both our internal and external customers (often in a matrix environment) through effective communication and personal accessibility/credibility.
• Support FM and Regional Directors.
• Delivery of the region’s client budget and regular forecasts, working closely with operations teams (challenging them, as appropriate) to ensure full understanding and high degree of accuracy.
• Responsible for accurate reports in line with monthly timetable including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary, Balance Sheet reconciliations, forecasts and annual plans. Where these are managed by central CBRE platform finance team, ensure full understanding and overall ownership of postings made on behalf of the account.
• Further liaising with the CBRE Finance and GWS Platform local Finance teams to fulfill any ad-hoc information requests, including audit query resolution.
• Provide ad-hoc support and financial analysis as required.
• Ensuring delivery of region’s corporate budget/targets.
• Ensure timely invoicing and management of AR through PowerBI, ensuring it accurately reflects the region’s AR position. Driving actions to ensure any overdue are settled by the client promptly.
• Identify and help drive implementation of savings opportunities to ensure Client is achieving best value for money.
• Active management of overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings.
• Attend monthly formal Corporate P&L and Balance sheet reviews, ensuring full understanding with variance analysis.
• Constantly improve quality, service and efficiency within the region.
• Communicate regularly with operations team to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives and achievements.
• Support in any client related audits.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hold a Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent).
• Highly computer literate.
• Ability to combine strategic vision with hands‑on, pragmatic delivery.
• IT skills to achieve key tasks and give the business a sound reporting base.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with strong oral presentation skills.
• Capable of working in a matrix environment.
• Worked in a complex multinational environment (3-5 years) with hands on experience in managing teams across countries (applicable for Global Accounts).
• Track record of achieving results through others.
• Proven commercial acumen and ability to contribute to decision‑making.
• Management skills to maximise the performance of staff working directly for them and others.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

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 realise 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.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).