EMEA Finance Manager

Overview

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for an EMEA Finance Manager based in London on a permanent basis.

• Provide formal supervision to employees, monitor training and development, conduct performance evaluations and coaching, and oversee recruitment and hiring.
• Coordinate and manage the team’s daily activities by establishing work schedules, assigning tasks, and cross‑training staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines.
• Oversee the budgeting process, forecasting, strategic planning, and standard management reporting.
• Review balance sheet account analysis, statement of cash flows, supporting schedules, and consolidated reporting packs for accuracy.
• Approve basic monthly journal entries.
• Produce a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages, and pro‑forma analyses for senior management and the planning unit.
• Coordinate research, development, and preparation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Translate complex information and deliver performance expectations, handling sensitive issues with confidentiality.
• Influence stakeholders to reach agreements and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Apply disciplinary knowledge to integrate with other functions and achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day‑to‑day and moderately complex issues that may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complex information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team and improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end‑to‑end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve operations and reduce costs through expert facilities management, project management, real‑estate, energy, and sustainability services.

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real‑estate services and investment. We are dynamic problem solvers who value diverse perspectives, and offer a collaborative culture built on respect, integrity, service, and excellence.