Job Title: Finance & Contract Support Manager
Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions
Location: London, UK
COMPANY PROFILE
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
Purpose of the Job
To lead sustainable financial growth by taking ownership of the financial strategy, controls and management information for the Business Unit.
Provide insight and influence to impact performance and maintain competitive advantage alongside financial and contract support leadership and direction in the Business Unit.
This will involve personal attitude, use of skills and dissemination of knowledge.
Use specialist knowledge and experience to provide insight and influence in order to impact performance standards.- Implement improvements, drive change, raise standards through the direct and indirect management of the team.
- Act as a business partner to the Business Unit Director to both advise and challenge senior management on contract performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manages one or all of the following:
Budgeting process, forecasting process, strategic planning process, and standard management reporting.- Establishes overall departmental priorities and ensures that all deadlines are met. Supervises finance staff including training and managing job performance.
- Reviews and approves balance sheet account analysis, statement of cash flows and supporting schedules and standard consolidated reporting packs.
- Reviews and approves certain PeopleSoft and HFM monthly journal entries.
- Conducts other special financial and business studies and other duties as assigned by management.
- Produces a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages and pro forma analyses for senior management and planning unit.
- Participates in the research, development and preparation of accounting policy and procedures, as required.
- May act as consultant to management on financial policies, procedures, and applications.
- Manages special projects and prepares presentations for senior management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.- Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination.
- Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval.
- Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
- Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff.
- Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies.
- Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured through defined targets as follows:
Achievement of Business Unit annual financial plan- Achievement of Business Unit KPIs in line with business requirements
Skills and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a business related field.- Requires a minimum of six years related experience to include at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
Certificates and/or Licences
CPA or MBA (graduate degree) preferred, but not required (depending on experience).
Communication Skills
Ability to apply excellent written and verbal communication skills to accurately explain/report activity.- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues and work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects.
Financial Knowledge
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.- Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
- Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
- Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), concepts. SEC reporting experience desired (depending on the specific finance role).
Reasoning Ability
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex financial information and transactions and accounting principles.- Ability to independently research complex accounting transactions/issues.
- Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team.
- Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
Other Skills And Abilities
Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).- Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired such as HFM Consolidation, PeopleSoft Financials and Cognos Planning.
- Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology is helpful.
- Strong work ethic and adaptable.
Scope Of Responsibility
Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.- Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.
- Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.