Job Description

Senior Finance Analyst

Job ID

226940

Posted

01-Aug-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance, Data & Analytics

Location(s)

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Purpose of the Job

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Finance Analyst with the Data Centre business who will provide comprehensive financial reporting and control for a key client. Reporting into a Finance Manager and working with multiple stakeholders from all areas of the business, you will ensure that the contract is run effectively from a financial standpoint, whilst adhering to all internal policies and procedures set by CBRE.

Role responsibilities

Support the finance manager to ensure accurate reporting of all financials related to the contract
Support the finance manager with month end close activities including comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reporting
Support the operational teams with monthly forecasts and annual budgets
Complete variance analysis reports comparing actuals to budget/forecast with detailed commentary on any identified variances
Ownership of the financial ERP set up to accurately reflect the commercial contract and transactions are trading as expected
Act as a true finance business partner by supporting the operational teams in all contract finance related matters
Help develop financial best practices and process improvements whilst working with the contract support teams
Manage audit requests both internal and external for the contract
Ensure all SOX compliance controls are adhered to
Provide ad-hoc financial reporting as and when requested
Ensure UBR and aged debt is managed effectively for the contract
Demonstrate a strong contract and commercial knowledge
Actively identify/implement innovations across the contract to enhance performance
Actively participate in a diverse and effective team
Communicate effectively and build/ maintain relationships at all levels with internal and external customers; answer calls and emails in a professional and timely manner
Support internal and external clients with any ad-hoc requests, when requested or confirmed applicable by your line manager
Attend internal and external meetings upon request

Experience Requirements

Previous experience of working in a similar role
Previous experience of using Oracle PeopleSoft, TM1, PowerBI, Coupa
Excellent PC based skills, with experience in Word/Excel and Outlook - intermediate to advance level
Working towards finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Aptitudes

Results/ task orientated, attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, and good standard of written, communication skills
Self-motivated and systematic
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently

Character

Reliable and committed
Confidential and discrete approach
Calm manner, able to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities
Be flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time
Committed to customer service delivery

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.