Finance Analyst - London, United Kingdom - CBRE

Description

Job Title: Finance AnalystBusiness Sector:Data Centre SolutionsLocation: London, UKReporting to: Finance and Contract Support Manager
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
Provide a comprehensive financial and administrative service. Support F&CSM with month end and financial reporting across EMEA region. Assistance with the management of the EMEA Client DCS account will give the candidate experience and exposure to all aspects of the Finance and Contract Support Manager role. Provide insight and influence to impact performance and maintain competitive advantage.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CBRE Finance Responsibilities

• Continually review, maintain and improve billing, debt, work in progress, purchase orders and ledger postings against plan, forecast, prior year and trends.
• Ensure company/ SOX policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the account.
• Assist with both internal and external audit queries in a timely manner.
• Prepare all EMEA balance sheet reconciliations monthly and support reviews in line with control requirements.
• Ensure finance procedures are adhered to by the Operations team and take corrective action / escalate where required.
• Support the financial governance & control environment that supports the introduction of a new commercial model on the account.
• Identify and resolve any areas of financial weakness within the account in a timely manner.
• Support the FCS Finance Manager and other Finance Managers on the account with all EMEA month end processing and control in line with strict monthly company timetable.
• Support FCS Manager in preparation of accurate reports including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary on all monthly and year-to-date actual variances to Plan/Forecast.
• Support the Finance and Contract Support Manager with the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual plan in conjunction with Operations.
• Provide direct financial support and expertise to the account.
• Provide ad-hoc support to Finance & Contract Support teams as required.
• Support in ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.

Client Finance Responsibilities

• Understand the new commercial model and enforce governance and compliance to support execution.
• Prepare the monthly accruals for the client ensuring adherence to contractual timing and quality.
• Prepare the monthly client reporting and analysis for EMEA countries.
• Complete monthly Client to CBRE account reconciliations for EMEA countries
• Support the preparation of annual client budgets & monthly forecast routines including support to Contract Support team.
• Work closely with Operations teams to identify potential savings opportunities and ensure that financial targets are achieved.
• Attend monthly review of EMEA Client account to understand the business and how finance can support.
• Support the change request process for all business scope changes working closely with Operations to report accurate monthly data.
• Achieve results within quality and agreed timeframes.

.Business Relationships

• Identify key stakeholders, including the Central Finance team, prioritize their needs and review monthly.
• Build trusted relationships with Account Operations, Contract Support Teams, the Account Finance Teams and Central Finance team.
• Support with Client relationships and engagement as required.

Added Value

• Provide financial support in the EMEA account. This will involve personal attitude, use of skills and dissemination of knowledge.
• Implement financial process improvements.
• Fully comprehend the financial and commercial detail of Client contract to ensure optimal performance and risk management.
• Visit sites, meet customers and communicate with Operations.
• Share knowledge and best practice across the company.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills

• The successful person will be working towards a recognized CCAB accounting qualification.
• Requires knowledge of basic financial terms, concepts and accounting principles.
• Strong month end experience with P&L and Balance Sheet review.
• Strong financial competence and analytical skills are essential to the position.
• The person should also be comfortable working on an integrated accounts package together with detailed knowledge of core office systems particularly MS Excel.

Personal Attributes

• It is likely to suit an individual who is self motivated, reliable, and professional.
• They should be able to exercise an attention to detail which will be paramount to delivering the required job performance levels. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. They should be experienced in time management in order that all tasks are correctly prioritized with skills in working to strict deadlines.
• Ability to effectively present information to supervisors and finance management. Strong work ethic and adaptable.
• The position also demands a strong communicator who will build relationships at various levels within the organization. Through these relationships the post holder will be confident enough to influence decisions and therefore performance in a pro-active manner.

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.