Finance Manager

Culture of our team at CBRE  

At CBRE, our people enjoy working in a global real estate and property services organization with tremendous scale. Every day you are empowered to be better and this is achieved through the platform and resources you have access to and the ability to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where you will be challenged to grow and be your best every day. 

CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is the leading global provider of real estate outsourcing, with over 300 long-term relationships with corporate, healthcare, and government organizations, delivering facilities management, project management, transaction and portfolio, and consulting services across 350 offices worldwide. Within Pacific, GWS Local employs over 400 people among capital cities. 

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading sustainable growth by taking ownership of financial operations, controls and management information for the Business Unit. You will provide insight and influence to impact performance and maintain competitive advantage alongside financial and contract support leadership and direction.  

Here's a snapshot of your day 

• Manage contract governance, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the terms and conditions of the contract to ensure that all cost elements are appropriately accounted for.   
• Build strong relationships with account management and key client’s members and be a business partner for both. 
• Liaising with the CBRE Pacific Finance or 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 deliverables 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, review Project Profitability reporting, Profit & Loss forecasts and annual plans.  
• Ad-hoc reporting as requested by Divisional Finance Director. 
• Provide best in class Management Information to both Client and GWS management to include Actuals v Budget v Forecast. 
• Be involved with financial Planning and financial governance activities.  
• Provide ad-hoc support and financial analysis as required.  

The ideal candidate  

• Must be a qualified accountant and member of recognised accounting organisation  (CPA/CA) 
• At least 3 years of post-qualified accountant experience 
• Financial Planning and Analysis experience, including budgets, forecasts, monthly and ad hoc reporting. 
• Commercial experience with a track record of improving and delivering robust, accurate financial information, and adding value to a business. 
• Ability to work within a matrix organization and having the flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 
• Previous experience in a service industry role using operating systems such as Simpro and TM1, Peoplesoft is highly advantageous.  
• Management skills to maximise the performance of staff working directly for them and others. 
• Experience working with GMP, Cost plus and Fixed price commercial models – desirable.