Finance Director

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Finance DirectorJob Description Summary
Job Description
Finance Director
London
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 53,000 employees in more than 70 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world.
Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $10.1 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Finance Director to join our market-leading Global Occupier Services business, based in London.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
Graduate work or CPA certification preferred
10 years’ experience in real estate industry, including at least 5 years in commercial property management
5 years supervisory or equivalent experience
Understand SOC1 Compliance
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
Working experience with real estate accounting systems, preferably Yardi, as well as internal and external audit functions
Experience as a department head including business planning, budgeting, personnel management, and staff modeling
Candidate must have the capability to manage, coach and counsel a team of financial professionals in the performance of their duties and identified goals and objectives
Must be a strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, and client representatives
Energetic, lateral thinker with an enquiring mind and a commercial approach
High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed
Good communicator (written and verbal), with high quality report writing skills
Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments
Committed to achievement of assigned goals and targets
Ability to multi-task and maintain progress on multiple projects and processes
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance lead and business advisor to Client Managing Director
Ensure high standards of financial control are maintained and that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented, reviewed, and validated
Management of the finance function and oversight of the finance team
Anticipates the needs of the client to ensure that financial management continually adds tangible value
Work with the Financial Team to ensure proper accounting and reporting of expenses and business tax implications (e.g. VAT, GST, TDS)
Preparation of global, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting
Forecasting, financial modeling and expense analysis
Cash management and oversight of expense disbursements
Responsible to identify potential risks and upsides to Budget or Forecast
Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes and controls
Timely production of internal financial reports
Monthly preparation of Monthly Funding and financial reporting to client
Monthly preparation of Consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet
Works closely with Regional Client Accounting Lead to ensure that financial management for all core and major accounts conform with Global Occupier Services standards
Actively participates in training programs for core and major accounts financial employees (and clients who choose to participate) May conduct seminars and other programs that enhance employees' skills as well as improve employees' morale and job satisfaction
Takes a lead role in staff meetings/conference calls with Group Client Accounting Managers to discuss strategies and tactics as well as pending financial issues
Identifies best practices, continually enhancing efficiencies, and improving quality
Provide constant direction to and communication with the Global Finance organization
Meet at least weekly with all regional finance leads to ensure clear and consistent communication
Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.
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