Senior Finance Analyst

CBRE Enterprise EMEA; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic finance leader to spearhead financial operations within the UK&I region. This role involves driving sustainable growth through effective financial management, reporting, and governance. You will collaborate closely with operations and account management teams to enhance performance and maintain competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of contract management, ensuring all financial operations align with strategic objectives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence in financial leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and reporting for the Contract.
• Manage cash flow and ensure compliance with financial standards.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Contract Management

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Cash Flow Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

Financial Reporting Software

Accounting Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose

To lead sustainable financial growth by taking ownership of the financial operations, controls, and management information for the Contract within the UK&I Region.

Provide insight and influence to impact performance and maintain a competitive advantage alongside financial and contract support leadership and direction in the Contract. Act as a point of liaison for Finance and Commercial issues for the UK&I Finance and Ops team.

This will involve personal attitude, use of skills, and dissemination of knowledge. Use specialist skills and experience to provide insight and influence to impact performance standards. Implement improvements, drive change, raise standards through the management of the team. Act as a business partner to the UK&I Operations Lead, as well as Head of Small Works and Project Managers to advise and challenge senior management on contract performance.

Client

Build good working relationships with CBRE account management and relevant DXC Regional leads 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 all cost elements are appropriately accounted for.

Assist with client team requests in a timely and accurate manner.

Respond positively to both internal and external customers through effective communication and personal accessibility/credibility.

Financial Reporting

Prepare accurate Contract reports in line with monthly company timetable including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary, Balance Sheet extracts and reconciliations, detailed Project Profitability reporting, Profit & Loss forecasts, and annual plans. Supported by the Global Reporting, Planning, and Analysis team.

Support GWS transformation and client initiatives, working closely with other functions to ensure full alignment of deliverables and results.

Liaise with the CBRE BSO and GWS EMEA Financial Planning & Analysis team to fulfill regular reporting and ad-hoc information requests such as audit queries.

Provide ad-hoc support and financial analysis as required.

Contract and Finance Management

Continuously review, maintain, and improve cash-flow, margins, and reporting.

Drive high-quality financial and commercial performance through understanding contractual commitments and ensuring UK&I region alignment with the client commercial model.

Review Client results and challenge Operations team.

Conduct regular Country and Project reviews.

Build and develop high-level relationships with business and account leaders, central teams, global account teams, customers, and external agencies (e.g., auditors).

Constantly improve quality, service, and efficiency.

Communicate regularly with staff to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives and achievements.

Identify, analyze, and resolve potential business risks, as well as opportunities and solutions to enhance performance.

Support in client-related audits.

Finance Processes, Procedures, and Reporting

Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures throughout the Contract.

Ensure full substantiation of all accruals, unbilled/earned (UBR/UER) revenue in line with GWS policy and SOX requirements.

Manage data integrity in Client reporting and GWS systems.

Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems, and identify opportunities to enhance system efficiencies.

Lead delivery of procedures and processes to the required standard, with thorough knowledge of these processes.

Manage compliance through the required procedures and processes.

Finance Planning

Assist in delivering best-in-class GWS and Client management information, including annual budgets, monthly management accounts, and forecasts with variance and commentary.

Apply consistent global practices to building all plans and forecasts.

Financial Governance

Ensure CBRE and statutory obligations are met for reporting and governance purposes.

Maintain the integrity of the Balance Sheet and related commentary.

Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are performed, reviewed, and maintained in ART or equivalent tools.

Ensure compliance with Global Account Standards and SOX requirements.

People Management

Recruit, induct, manage, motivate, and develop the team.

Review and advise on resourcing gaps.

Conduct structured appraisals and ensure personal development and succession plans are in place.

Empower team members to take responsibility and accountability.

Supervise and review individual performance within the team.