Global Finance Lead

CBRE; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Global Finance Lead to serve as the senior financial partner, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership across a multinational setup. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning while delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include P&L oversight, balance sheet management, working capital optimization, and cross-functional business partnering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field; MBA/CPA/ACCA preferred.
• 10+ years in financial management with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in multinational, multi-site environments.
• Advanced financial modeling, ERP (SAP/Oracle) and BI tool proficiency.
• Strong regional knowledge and executive stakeholder influence.
• Proven leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles.
• Oversee end-to-end financial reporting, P&L, balance sheet, and working capital.
• Partner with regional leaders to analyze profitability and investments.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal controls.
• Develop and mentor the local finance team; drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics

MBA or CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

BI tools

Job description

About the Role:

The Global Finance Lead serves as the senior financial partner for the business, providing strategic oversight, rigorous fiscal management, and operational leadership. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring statutory compliance across diverse jurisdictions, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership to support business growth and profitability.

What You’ll Do:

Financial Strategy & Planning: Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles for the client. Develop models to track regional performance against business goals and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.

Operational Oversight: Manage the end-to-end financial reporting process, including P&L oversight, balance sheet management, and working capital optimization. Ensure consistency in reporting standards across all client relationships.

Business Partnering: Serve as a strategic advisor to regional business leaders. Provide regular financial analytics to support decision-making, contract profitability assessments, and investment analysis.

Compliance & Governance: Ensure all financial operations comply with local statutory regulations, tax requirements, and internal corporate policies. Oversee internal controls and risk management frameworks to safeguard company assets.

Team Leadership: Oversee and develop the local finance team. Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the regional finance function.

Process Optimization: Drive the implementation of global finance initiatives and system improvements within the region to streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy.

What You’ll Need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.

Experience: 10+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience within a multinational corporation or complex, multi-site environment is required.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), and business intelligence tools.

Regional Knowledge: Strong understanding of the fiscal, regulatory, and business environments.

Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders, manage cross-functional teams, and navigate ambiguity in a high-growth environment.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic business narratives.

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 realize your full potential.

Our Values In Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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 (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).