Job Description

Job Title

Business & Operations Support

Summary

This is a 9 month FTC commencing early November 2025. There is potential to move to a permanent role but this is not guaranteed. This role is ideally London based, but we are open to exploring candidates in Birmingham and Leeds. This is a hybrid position.

This is a pivotal support role within the UK&I Business at Cushman & Wakefield overseeing operational Finance activity, alongside assisting the profitable growth and development of the division and its overall performance with respect to the following:

Operational Finance Support Supplier & Client Interactions Support Compliance Support Revenue Reporting & Forecasting

Core Responsibilities for this role are outlined as below:

Finance System Super User - 20%

Super user on systems (e.g. B20 & Workday & BAIT) Train and develop the teams to fully utilise all functions available Participating in testing new system changes as and when required Be champion for the UEP team for location / country Be first line of contact for business & CW Finance for location/country

Procurement - 10%

Understand local and global policies on vendor engagement/management Be key point of contact for location/country on vendor engagement/management Where necessary, ensure training of (new) staff and on-going compliance with company vendor policies and practices Manage vendor relationships - supervise local purchasing and supplies inventory Co-ordinate new supplier set up - ensuring all checks complete

Compliance - 10%

Work with the business to facilitate conflict checks Support and work with Compliant on AML requirements Where necessary, ensure training of (new) staff and on-going compliance with company vendor policies and practices

Accounts Payable - 10%

Be expert on Coding for location/country Be first point of contact for FSC for accounts payable queries Where necessary, ensure training of staff and on-going compliance with company processes. Review and approve invoices where appropriate

Revenue Recognitions - 20%

Understand global revenue recognition requirements Be escalation point for billing queries Where necessary, ensure training of staff and ongoing compliance with company processes Managing revenue recognition reporting and global requirements for division Have a basic understanding of VAT and how it affects business operations (invoicing, payments, etc.)

Debt Management - 20%

Consult with FSC and the Finance department of clients, as needed Managing day to day processing of accounts and minimising bad debt provisions ensuring internal deadlines are met

Executive Management Support - 10%

Provide support to senior management, as needed Work closely with the local team and their relevant requirements

Skills/Experience:

Advanced financial administrative experience in an international professional services firm or related (corporate) environment Able to effectively develop and manage relationships across all levels and cultures Excellent organizational, managerial and problem-solving skills Ability to define and communicate clear business objectives and desired outcomes Ability to anticipate and proactively resolve issues, be an effective multitasker, and remain flexible to a dynamic schedule Possess a high degree of self-confidence and executive presence Ability to analyse and interpret difficult situations, and provide recommendations for resolution. Manage highly confidential information and exercise discretion, professionalism and diplomacy in all interactions Excellent written and oral communication skills Careful attention to detail Ability to properly prioritize and work multiple tasks Advanced technical skills using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Familiarity with web-based applications and communications would be an advantage High-level executive support or general human resources experience would be an advantage



INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"