Job Information
CBRE Finance Manager for our Data Centre Business in Dublin, Ireland
Finance Manager for our Data Centre Business
Job ID
129194
Posted
21-Mar-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance, Administrative, Data & Analytics
Location(s)
Dublin - Dublin - Ireland
ABOUT CBRE DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS
CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) is a part of the CBRE Group with over 115.000 employees worldwide and delivers fully integrated real estate, facilities and technology solutions for data centre owners, occupiers and investors across the globe. As a dedicated business line within CBRE, DCS is dedicated to solving complex challenges within every stage of the data centre lifecycle.
We provide our employees the best conditions to develop professionally and personally and to realise their full potential in the course of their career.
Join us now in Dublin (Ireland) and bring your unique talent and skills to our Team.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
The main purpose of the role is to lead sustainable financial growth by taking ownership of the financial strategy, controls and management information for the Business Unit. This includes providing insight and influence to impact performance and maintain competitive advantage alongside financial and contract support leadership and direction in the Business Unit. This will involve personal attitude, use of skills and dissemination of knowledge. Use specialist knowledge and experience to provide insight and influence in order to impact performance standards. Implement improvements, drive change, raise standards through the direct and indirect management of the team. Act as a business partner to the Business Unit Director to both advise and challenge senior management on contract performance.
Further Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting
Monthly formal Contract and Business unit reviews. Ensure use of best practice, communication and understanding of key business messages through monthly site visits with focus on underperforming contracts
Prepare accurate Business Unit reports in line with monthly company timetable including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary, Balance Sheet extracts and reconciliations, detailed Project Profitability reporting, Profit & Loss forecasts and annual plans
Ad-hoc reporting as requested by Business Unit or Business/Finance
Provide best in class Management Information to both Client and GWS management to include Actuals v Budget
Provide ad-hoc support and financial analysis as required
Contract and Finance Management
Continually review, maintain and improve cash-flow, margins and reporting. Develop targets and benchmarking processes to challenge the financial information
Drive high quality financial / commercial performance through understanding the contractual commitments on service lines in EMEA and ensure is aligned and consistent with global contract management practices
Identify and help drive implementation of savings opportunities to ensure Client and GWS financial savings targets are maximized
Review Client P&L results and challenge
Active management of overheads for business whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings
Build and develop high level relationships with business and account leaders, customers and external agencies (e.g. auditors)
Constantly improve quality, service and efficiency
Communicate regularly with contract financial and contract support staff to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives and achievements
Identify, analyse and resolve potential business risks, as well as opportunities and solutions to enhance business performance
Finance Processes, Procedures and Reporting
Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the Business Unit / Contract
Ensure full substantiation of all accruals, in line with GWS policy
Manage the integrity of data in Client reporting and GWS systems
Develop an understanding of how to best utilize GWS system-generated reporting capabilities
Continually develop systems to maximize efficiency benefits for client & GWS
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems, identify opportunities to enhance system efficiencies
Have thorough knowledge of procedures and processes and lead the delivery of these to the required standard
Manage compliance through the required procedures and processes
Finance Planning
Assisting in the preparation of annual bottom up Plan for and monitoring the forecast through the year
Ensure balance sheet and cash flow Plans are prepared
Financial Governance
Ensure CBRE and statutory obligations are met for reporting and governance purposes
Responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the Balance Sheet and Balance Sheet Commentary
Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are carried out and reviewed
Driving and agreeing any financial policy requirements with the Regional Financial Director
Customer
Developing high quality and effective Client relationships especially across the account
Build good working relationship with account management and key client’s members and be a business partner for both
Liaising with the CBRE EMEA Finance or GWS EMEA FP&A team to fulfill any ad hoc information requests
Tightly manage contract governance, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the terms and conditions of the contract to ensure that all cost elements are appropriately accounted for
Assist with client team requests in a timely and accurate manner
Support any GWS transformation and client initiatives, working closely with other functions to ensure full alignment of deliverables and results
Positively respond to both our internal and external customers (often in a matrix environment) through effective communication and personal accessibility/credibility
People Management
Recruit, induct, manage, target, motive and develop the Contract Support team
Carry out structured appraisals and ensure personal development plans are in place and include succession plans
Build, lead and motivate a diverse and effective team. Empower team members to take responsibility and accountability
Supervise and review performance of individuals in the team
Convey messages and ideas clearly and openly. Involve people and influence decisions
YOUR PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education background and working experience
Hold a Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) is essential
Higher educational qualifications to ‘A’ level or degree (or equivalent) desirable
Skills
Highly computer literate
Ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on, pragmatic delivery
IT Skills to achieve key tasks and give the business a sound reporting base
Superior written and verbal communication skills with strong oral presentation skills
Capable of working in a matrix environment
Knowledge
- Understands the requirements of operating in a cross border multiservice line environment
Experience
Worked in a complex multinational with hands on experience of managing teams in continental Europe
Track record of achieving results through others
Proven commercial acumen and ability to contribute to decision-making
Management skills to maximise the performance of staff working directly for them and others
Aptitude
Ability to shape, lead and influence other senior managers
Well developed, effective communication skills enabling the individual to work with Board Members, clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels and of all abilities
Self-motivated and ambitious
Results/ task orientated, with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Committed to customer service delivery
Able to make sound decisions when needed and take accountability for outcomes
Calm manner, able to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities Confidential and discrete approach
OUR BENEFITS - WHAT YOU´LL GET IN RETURN
Future-proof job opportunity with a true development guarantee in one of the fastest-growing Data Centre markets worldwide
TOP trainings with internationally recognized state-of-the-art certifications
Attractive salaries based on experience and qualification with an annual salary assessment/increase and good bonuses as well as other good social benefits
International working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities
Creative working culture with challenging responsibilities and a high level of autonomy
DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are practiced values!
Do you need more good reasons? Please take a look at our recent won awards:
Best Companies for Career Development 2024 (Wallstreet Journal)
TOP Company 2024 (KUNUNU Awards)
Data Centre Company of the Year 2023 (DCS Awards)
Data Centre Service Provider of the Year 2023 (Datacloud Global Awards)
Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2023 (Datacloud Global Awards)
Best Employer for Training 2022 (WOMEN in TECH Employer Awards)
Data Centre Managed Services Vendor of the Year 2022 (DCS Awards)
HAVE WE AROUSED YOUR INTEREST?
If yes, please submit your application documents (CV, selected certificates, no cover letter necessary) incl. your availability and salary expectations via our application system. Please refer to the ref. no. 129194 in your application.
For the sake of the environment, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively via e-Mail and to refrain from post applications.
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