FP&A Sr Analyst

About the role

CBRE’s Advisory Finance Team is seeking a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. As a core part of the Advisory FP&A team, you'll be responsible for creating and reviewing the quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and month-end close processes for the global Leasing business. This role comes with full P&L responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with other finance teams to provide executive leadership with key financial insights. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and wants to go beyond basic reporting to impact the business by thoroughly understanding the financials. While prior experience in commercial real estate isn't required, a strong desire to learn and grow in the industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leverage strong financial acumen and advanced proficiency in financial systems and MS Excel to build complex financial models, interpret large data sets, and provide strategic recommendations that drive business results and value for CBRE.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners. Collaborate closely with them and other Finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting, understand key variances, and provide essential planning and analysis support with a goal of elevating the quality of all financial deliverables.
• Lead the consolidation of Leasing monthly financials. Articulate the key drivers of performance and identify areas of risk or opportunity during monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and planning cycles.
• Identify and implement solutions to resolve, improve, automate, and standardize financial processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform a variety of ad hoc and structured financial analyses to inform critical business decisions and drive value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis.
• Skilled with data manipulation and analysis.
• Professional Power BI experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• Ability to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. CBRE’s collaborative culture is built on shared values—respect, integrity, service, and excellence—and values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.