at Cushman & Wakefield National in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job TitleSr. Finance Analyst
Job Description SummaryResponsible to tracking Project Management & Space Management budgets and expenses, maintaining & overseeing the operational dashboards and data update processes, and supporting the development of annual budget and quarterly forecast, as well as the monthly reports and variance analysis for Project Management and Space Management service lines.
Job Description
Gather and validate data to update various quarterly and periodic activity reports
Develop and maintain finance business intelligence (B.I.) dashboards and underlying data sources and data management processes
Research, analyze and evaluate expense and revenue (charge-back) information and data relating to the market and/or region
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for Project Management and Space Management team
Serve as the primary front-line liaison between Finance & Project Management and Space Management Operations teams and leaders
Support Managers and leadership with the development of the annual business plan, budgets and forecasts, operations plan, stating priorities, timelines and responsibilities
Review monthly and annual operating results, coordinate with Finance in the preparation of forecasts, budget, etc., which includes preparing monthly reports, assessing variances and performance plans
Develop training materials and procedures, and coordinate training of users in the proper use of financial and operational tools
Provide guidance and instructions to managers on Financial processes and how to accomplish a computer-based tasks
Identify educational needs of others, develop formal education or training programs, classes, and teaching or instructing others
Identify, prioritize and find resolutions to reported problems,from analyzing root cause to implementing solutions that will reduce cost and time associated with support
Use logic and reasoning to identify relative strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Assist with software and process improvements
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily tasks
Experience with Google Docs, Sheet, and Slide desired
Knowledge of Salesforce, Smartsheet & other BI tools preferred
5+ years of relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; MBA/CPA preferred
Strong financial systems experience, preferably Essbase and Hyperion Planning
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications
Experience with cost analysis, forecasting and budgeting, financial modeling and business analysis
Comfortable working within a highly matrixed and fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills, and excellent work ethic
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
Basic understanding of US GAAP
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $80,750.00 - $95,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
