Lead Contract Support: Finance & Compliance

CBRE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Lead Contract Support role based in Leeds to drive contract delivery with strong financial control and reporting. You will work closely with operational teams, central finance and the client to ensure contractual compliance and insightful performance data.

The role requires proven contract administration experience, people management, and excellent Excel skills. You will coordinate with sub-contractors and manage billing processes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage teams and subcontractors.
• Strong Excel skills for handling financial data.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Calm and professional under pressure with customer service mindset.
• Willingness to work outside core hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational and financial support for the contract.
• Manage the contract support team.
• Produce forecasts, valuations, month-end and client finance reports.
• Manage purchase orders, invoicing, billing and contract escalations (SAP Ariba).
• Maintain clear, auditable records across invoices, timesheets and materials.
• Run aged debt reports and work with clients to resolve billing queries.
• Coordinate quotations, subcontractors and material ordering.
• Ensure accurate timesheet collation and data quality.
• Support portfolio reviews, planning and compliance documentation.
• Assist with training, process improvement and team support.

Skills

Contract admin

People management

Excel

Financial data

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Lead Contract Support role based in Leeds to drive contract delivery with strong financial control and reporting. You will work closely with operational teams, central finance and the client to ensure contractual compliance and insightful performance data.

The role requires proven contract administration experience, people management, and excellent Excel skills. You will coordinate with sub-contractors and manage billing processes while maintaining