Finance Business Partner - Analytics

Job Title

Finance Business Partner - Analytics

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, listed on the NYSE with over US$7.8 billion in revenue (2020). With 50,000 employees across more than 60 countries, we offer clearly defined opportunities for career development within our growing company.
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner for Reporting & Analytics to join our team. This role involves overseeing the timely delivery and presentation of client management reports, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and contributing to budget planning and forecasting.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate completion of month-end journals, including accruals.
• Maintain the accuracy of the General Ledger - P&L and Balance Sheet, including Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and build the clientâ™s Annual Budget for Commercial Real Estate, Utilities, Facility Management, Minor Works, and Capital Expenditure.
• Conduct rolling forecasts, translating data into insightful commentary for leadership teams.
• Manage Expense Participation reviews, Aged Debtors, and Aged Creditors.
• Actively participate with operational business partners to support their financial and operational KPIs.
• Chair and present at client meetings, and build professional relationships to influence decisions.
• Deliver clear commercial analytics, including presentations to the clientâ™s executive team.
• Drive efficiency and productivity through standardized reporting and processes.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and solve complex client issues.

Degree of Independence:

This role will operate with a high degree of independence and require judgment that materially impacts the reported financial position. Support and guidance will be provided by the Finance Manager.

Key Competencies:

• Strong commercial approach with effective communication skills (written and verbal).

• Proven ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.

• Strong analytical background with a focus on improving business processes.

• Ability to handle tight deadlines and address problems in a changing environment.

Key Behaviours & Skills:

• Alignment with C&Wâ™s values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

• Experienced Qualified Accountant (CPA/CIMA/CFA or CA).

• Knowledge of AASB16 Lease Accounting.

• Advanced Excel Modelling skills.

• Familiarity with JD Edwards, Power BI, and Anaplan systems is an advantage.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company.

• Career development and a promote from within culture.

• An organization committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Islanders are highly encouraged to join us! (For AUS only) We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.