About the Role

As CBRE Business Unit Finance Manager you will provide support to key business group directors (Managing Director and Finance Director) including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and delivering of month end reports which show performance for the Business Group v Plan / Forecast and PY results incorporating both Profit and Loss performance and Working capital metrics. Also, you will provide ad-hoc financial analysis as and when required.
What You'll Do:- Supporting the Business Group FD in providing monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting across the Business Group from pre-close flash through to delivery of final month end reporting including completion of insightful commentary in respect of actual financial analysis and reporting v budget / forecast and PY results to include variance on Gross Revenue / Fee Revenue / Gross Margin / Op Ex and EB4 Allocations and Working Capital metrics.

• Produce and make available clear management information to the divisions in the Business group showing MTD / YTD P&L and working capital metrics as well as comparisons to current year Plan and Prior Year performance.
• Work with the Business Group FD to understand results and consolidate understanding of Business Group performance. Reconcile and validate results – ensuring that final results Reconcile back to Corporate Reporting System and that summary of local ERP results is aligned. Reviewing actual results produced from the Reporting Hub and validating that these results Reconcile to the underlying ERP / data set
• Management of the Business Group annual planning process including budgeting, forecasting and associated analysis including
• Work with Business Group FD to agree budget / forecast timelines, defining clearly what needs to be delivered by who and by when ensuring that this timetable is aligned to the Group timetable.
• Support to the Head of Reporting Solutions in developing and maintaining the Group forecast and budget models and Reporting Hub
• Co-ordinating and deliver training on TM1and other FP&A tools.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
  What You'll Need:- Degree in Finance & Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years experience in the role
• Strong Excel skills required (“VLOOKUP’s”, “sumifs”, pivot tables, macros)
• Well developed, strong communication skills enabling the individual to work with senior leadership (EMEA and Business Group / Divisional Finance Directors, Controllers, General Managers and Functional Leads).
• Proven experience of analysing large data sets, identifying key trends and communicating findings to senior management in a concise and understandable manner.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role in a complex multi-national.
• Proven track record of reporting with and developing TM1 / HFM / Peoplesoft / Anaplan or similar software
  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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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