EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience of working in a similar role
• Previous experience of using Oracle PeopleSoft, TM1, PowerBI, Coupa
• Excellent PC based skills, with experience in Word/Excel and Outlook – intermediate to advance level
• Finance Degree educated or Equivalent (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) – Desirable but not essential
• Aptitudes
• Results/ task orientated, attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, and good standard of written, communication skills
• Self-motivated and systematic
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Character
• Reliable and committed
• Confidential and discrete approach
• Calm manner, able to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities
• Be flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time
• Committed to customer service delivery

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Senior Finance Analyst with the Data Centre business who will provide comprehensive financial reporting and control of a UK business unit. Reporting into a Senior Finance Manager and working with multiple stakeholders from all areas of the business, you will ensure that the business unit is run effectively from a financial standpoint, whilst adhering to all internal policies and procedures set by CBRE.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the accurate reporting of all financials related to the business unit
• Support in the completion of all month end close activities including comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reporting
• Create and build monthly forecasts and annual budgets whilst working with the operational teams to ensure accuracy and partnered approach
• Complete variance analysis reports comparing actuals to budget/forecast with detailed commentary on any identified variances
• Drive operational and contract support teams to achieve key financial KPI’s
• Ownership of the financial ERP set up to accurately reflect the commercial contract and transactions are trading as expected
• Act as a true finance business partner by supporting the operational teams in all contract finance related matters
• Create financial best practices and process improvements whilst working with the contract support teams
• Manage audit requests both internal and external for the business unit
• Ensure all SOX compliance controls are adhered to
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting as and when requested
• Ensure UBR and aged debt is managed effectively for the business unit
• Demonstrate a strong contract and commercial knowledge
• Actively identify/implement innovations across the business unit to enhance performance
• Actively participate in a diverse and effective team
• Communicate effectively and build/ maintain relationships at all levels with internal and external customers; answer calls and emails in a professional and timely manner
• Support internal and external clients with any ad-hoc requests, when requested or confirmed applicable by your line manager
• Attend internal and external meetings upon request