AccountingFinance - Finance Manager

Job Description: Job Title: Finance Manager
MAX Bill Rate to CBRE: XX83.92
Duration: ends 8/30/2024 5 month maternity leave coverage
Location: Chicago IL
o May report onsite once every few weeks parking provided
Hours: Standard

Role Overview: Responsible for all output associated with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) including but not limited to annual budget preparation monthly forecasts strategic planning management reporting and special projects:
o for a platform support team or teams supporting a platform leader;
or
o for a region or line of business supporting a regional or Line of Business leader;
or
o for a client supporting a Client Account leader.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
o 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.
o 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.
o Directs 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.
o Coordinates research development and preparation of accounting policy and procedures as required.
o Manages special projects and prepares presentations for senior management.

Scope of Work:
o Customer Interaction
Developing highquality and effective Client relationships especially across the Business Unit.
Build good working relationships with account management and key client s members and be a business partner for both.
Tightly manage contract governance demonstrating an indepth knowledge of the terms and conditions of the contract to ensure that all cost elements are appropriately accounted for.
Assist with client team requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Positively respond to both our internal and external customers (often in a matrix environment) through effective communication and personal accessibility/credibility.
o Financial Reporting
Monthly formal Contract and Business unit reviews. Ensure use of standard process communication and understanding of key business messages through monthly site visits with focus on underperforming contracts.
Collaborating closely with the CBRE US Finance or GWS US Financial Planning and Analysis team to fulfill any ad hoc information requests.
Support any GWS transformation and client initiatives working closely with other functions to ensure full alignment of outputs and results.
Prepare accurate Business Unit reports in line with monthly company timetable including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary Balance Sheet extracts and reconciliations detailed Project Profitability reporting Profit & Loss forecasts and annual plans.
Adhoc reporting as requested by Divisional Finance Director or Business Unit Director.
Provide bestinclass Management Information to both Client and GWS management to include Actuals v Budget.
Provide adhoc support and financial analysis as required.
o Contract and Finance Management
Continually review maintain and improve cashflow margins and reporting. Develop targets and benchmarking processes to challenge the financial information.
Drive high quality financial / commercial performance through understanding the contractual commitments on service lines in US and ensure is aligned and consistent with global contract management practices.
Identify and help drive implementation of savings opportunities to ensure Client and GWS financial savings targets are optimized.
Review Contract and Business Unit P&L results and challenge.
Carry out regular Business Unit reviews and Project reviews.
Active management of overheads for business whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings.
Build and develop high level relationships with business and account leaders central finance teams customers and external agencies (e.g. auditors).
Constantly improve quality service and efficiency.
Communicate regularly with contract financial and contract support staff to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives and achievements.
Identify analyze and resolve potential business risks as well as opportunities and solutions to enhance business performance.
o Finance Processes Procedures and Reporting
Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the Business Unit / Contract.
Ensure full substantiation of all accruals unbilled revenue and WIP in line with GWS policy.
Monitor the integrity of data in Client reporting and GWS systems.
Develop an understanding of how to best use GWS systemgenerated reporting capabilities.
Continually develop systems to improve efficiency benefits for client & GWS.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems see opportunities to enhance system efficiencies
Have thorough knowledge of procedures and processes and lead the delivery of these to the required standard.
Manage compliance through the required procedures and processes.
o Finance Planning
Assisting in the preparation of annual bottomup Plan for and monitoring the forecast through the year.
Ensure balance sheet and cash flow Plans are prepared.
o Financial Governance
Ensure CBRE and statutory obligations are met for reporting and governance purposes.
Responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the Balance Sheet and Balance Sheet Commentary.
Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are carried out reviewed and maintained in ART.
Driving and agreeing any financial policy requirements with the Divisional Financial Director.
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.
Directs 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.
Coordinates research development and preparation of accounting policy and procedures as required.
Manages special projects and prepares presentations for senior management.
Years Experience Required: 6 years; 3 years in a lead capacity
Education Requirements: Bachelor s Degree in business related field
Systems/Software Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Broad experience with other software and financial systems particularly with HFM Consolidation PeopleSoft Financials and Cognos Planning)
Certifications: CPA or MBA preferred

Top 5 Must have Skills:
o Superb communication Ability to communicate and collaborate with broad audiences and multiple levels of stakeholder
o Strong financial and business acumen Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. This position conducts complex financial/business analysis including the preparation of complex reports.
o Ability to solve problems involving several options Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions.
o Strong organization skills Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and work streams.
o Impact and team player willing to jump in where needed and to achieve goals or deadlines.

Top Nice to Have Skills:
o Certifications or MBA

Interview Process: 2 Rounds 1st Video w/HM and HM1 2nd Round Onsite w/Client representative
Covid Protocol: N/A
Work Equipment: Laptop
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