Finance Manager

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a hands-on Finance Manager to join the Finance team located in Copenhagen. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will manage a broad range of complex financial analysis and/or financial reporting activities to measure profitability for the business. Includes the management of such functions as budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, strategic planning, and management reporting.  Role Summary: 

Manages the financial and management reporting for the Business Unit, ensuring accuracy of data and effective processes and controls are in place.

Managing the annual budget process, quarterly forecasting and standard monthly management accounting processes.

Establishes overall Business Unit priorities and ensures that all deadlines are met. Supervises finance staff including training and managing job performance.

Reviews and approves balance sheet account analysis, statement of cash flows and supporting schedules and standard consolidated reporting packs. Reviews and approves certain PeopleSoft and HFM monthly journal entries and consolidation of financial reporting.

Conducts other special financial and business studies and other duties as assigned by management. Produces a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages and pro forma analyses for senior management and planning unit.

Experience Required: 

Finance qualification and a minimum of six years related experience to include at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Experience of working in a large multinational company in a matrix environment is preferred.

In-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), concepts. SEC reporting experience desired (depending on the specific finance role).

Ability to apply excellent written and verbal communication skills to accurately explain/report activity. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. 

Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues and work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex financial information and transactions and accounting principles. Ability to independently research complex accounting transactions/issues. Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. 

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 such as HFM Consolidation, PeopleSoft Financials and Cognos Planning. 

CBRE GWS CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.