CBRE

The Programme

As a CBRE Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting simple to moderate standard financial analysis and ad-hoc finance projects.

This job is part of the Financial Planning and Analysis job function. They are responsible for the short and long-term financial planning and analysis of business operations.

What You Will Do

• Manages the annual Budget process from facilitation of Data Collection to eventual review and analysis of P&Ls. Also manages monthly / quarterly forecasting and strategic planning processes.
• Supports Finance teams through periodic training and update on systems / platform processes.
• Establishes overall departmental priorities and ensures that all deadlines are met.
• Support and manage FP&A finance tools; follow-up with checks to ensure smooth forecast, budget, and month end process. Example:
  • Set up new finance combos when they appear in the actuals, provide exception report for FP&A to confirm org location.
  • Add/update a new finance combo when requested by the business.
  • Update OpEx rulebook when new FU is set up, update mapping from ERP to P'Soft.
  • Manage TM1 combos, opening/ closing the tool.
  • Testing of TM1 budget and forecast changes. 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA/CA - fully qualified preferred.  

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex business documents. Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders and respond effectively to sensitive issues. 
• Ability to accurately explain/report activity in verbal and written communications. 
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics. Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects. 
• Fosters an environment of team-spirit and results-oriented with a high level of commitment.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts complex financial / business analysis, including the preparation of complex reports. 
• Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) concepts and SOX requirements. 

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve advanced problems with minimal assistance and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. 
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. 
• Analytical skills with ability to articulate business issues and encompass problem identification, evaluation and resolution. 
• Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team. 
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:

• Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired (particularly PowerBi, TM1 and PeopleSoft Financials)
• Knowledge of the real estate service industry and terminology is helpful. 
• Ability to plan, work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and work streams. 
• Strong work ethic and adaptable.
• Attention to detail, organized and methodical in your approach to work, and the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure and on time.
• Ability to adapt to business environment changes. 

About Us:

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices).

CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020.  

It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year.