Finance Transformation Manager

Job Title Finance Transformation ManagerJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionCushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in approximately 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2022, the firm reported revenue of $10.1 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and more. For additional information, visit .KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESDetailed responsibilities include:

• Drive process improvement and Finance Transformation initiatives through automation, standardization, and process simplification.
• Become a trusted partner and advisor with finance, IT, and other cross-functional business teams.
• Collaborate with functional leaders, process owners and system users to understand business processes and pain points in order to deliver solutions.
• Maintaining effective communication within the team and with cross-functional business partners.
• Support finance, IT, and other cross-functional business teams with system design and troubleshooting issues.
• Lead and/or support process improvement projects including identifying and coordinating key stakeholders, requirements gathering, building project plans, communicating status, managing end-to-end UAT, and change management.
• Ensure finance projects achieve the desired outcome including operational effectiveness, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with special project work for finance as needed, through direction of Finance leadership.
• Prepare project metrics to highlight improvements and communicate to senior leadership.
• Mentor and lead Finance Transformation Analysts

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONSEducation:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field plus 5+ years of related professional work experience desired
• CPA (active or inactive status) a plus

Skills/Previous Experience:

• Workday financial system and financial process improvement experience
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Relationship management experience
• Exposure to Finance efficiency tools (Alteryx, UiPath)
• Understanding of accounting guidelines and SOX controls
• Ability to assess granular level details to facilitate strategic high-level decision making
• Strong attention to detail and data analysis
• Ability to multi-task and act with a sense of urgency
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize

Core Competencies

• Relationship management: ability to partner and influence at all levels within an organization
• Strong project management capabilities to plan, organize, deliver projects on time and on budget

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.