CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)
Senior Finance Manager
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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Senior Finance Manager to join the finance team in the Industrial and Logistics sector located in EMEA. The successful candidate will provide strong financial and commercial support to our client and dedicated account team.
Corporate Financial Reporting
- Prepare accurate corporate accounts for multiple countries and entities in line with the company timetable including full profit & loss accounts by country, entity, client site & service line
- Prepare detailed variance analysis and commentary by general ledger code, by service line against the plan & the latest forecast
- Prepare accurate and detailed balance sheet reconciliations with detailed commentary and the required supporting evidence and calculations.
- Prepare detailed balance sheet performance reports providing an overview of aged debt, WIP, accruals and prepayments
- Prepare accurate corporate P&L forecasts (monthly) and the annual plan (annually).
- Support the annual audit process
- Support any GWS transformation and client initiatives, working closely with other functions to ensure full alignment of deliverables and results.
- Ad-hoc reporting as requested by the contract team
- Provide ad-hoc support and financial analysis as required by the contract team.
Finance Processes, Procedures and Reporting
- Support the account team to ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the term of the contract.
- Support the account team to manage the integrity of data regarding client reporting and GWS systems.
- Develop an understanding of how to best utilize GWS system-generated reporting capabilities.
- Continually develop systems to maximize efficiency benefits for client & GWS.
- Support the account team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems, identify opportunities to enhance system efficiencies
Financial Governance
- Support the account team with CBRE and statutory compliance
- Support the account team with balance sheet integrity
- Support the account team by ensuring revenue is recognized in line CBRE's accounting standards and our commercial agreement
- Support the account team by ensuring costs are recognized and recorded correctly
- Support the account team in complying with any Global Account Standards.
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Client
- Prepare accurate client accounts by site by service line in line with the contractual timetable
- Prepare detailed variance analysis and commentary by site by service line against the client's budget, revised budget & the latest forecast
- Prepare and maintain accurate client forecasts (monthly) and annual budgets.
- Developing effective client relationships across the account.
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured through defined targets as follows:
- Detailed and compliant financial statements (SOX, CBRE, US GAAP)
- Detailed commentary and financial walks providing in depth analysis on financial performance - Gross Revenue, Net Revenue and COP
- Detailed corporate and client forecasts maintained monthly
- Corporate and client variances not exceeding +/- 5% on Gross Revenue, Net Revenue & COP
- Detailed R&O tracker maintained
- Zero WIP over 15 days
- Zero aged debt over 15 days
- Zero aged PO accruals over 90 days
- Zero supplier invoices blocked in the system over 90 days
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 can chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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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.
Our Values
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INTEGRITY: No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for
SERVICE: We approach our clients challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities
EXCELLENCE: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders
About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:
As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.
CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE".
Application Process:
Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team, and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.
Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
No agencies please.
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