Job Title

Sr. Finance Analyst

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Assist in the development of the annual operating plan and forecasts by partnering with the business leaders in Project & Development ServicesProduce and analyze financial data monthly, including variance analysis to prior year, annual operating plan and forecastsAssist with preparation of the business monthly financial presentationsSupport Managers and leadership with the development of the annual business plan, budgets and forecasts, operations plan, stating priorities, timelines and responsibilitiesReview monthly and annual operating results, coordinate with Finance in the preparation of forecasts, budget, etc., which includes preparing monthly reports, assessing variances and performance plansProvide insightful analysis of financial results to business leaders and perform ad-hoc analyses that lead to problem solving and business improving recommendationsDesign and build dynamic financial models to facilitate the understanding between drivers and results and communicate results to finance and business leadersResearch, analyze and evaluate expense and revenue (charge-back) information and data relating to the market and/or regionUse logic and reasoning to identify relative strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsWork with cross-functional teams to manage P&L expectationsServe as the primary front-line liaison between Finance & Project Management and Space Management Operations teams and leadersPartner with FP&A leadership to drive better reporting and continuous process improvementGather and validate data to update various quarterly and periodic activity reportsDevelop and maintain finance business intelligence (B.I.) dashboards and underlying data sources and data management processesIdentify, prioritize and find resolutions to reported problems, from analyzing root cause to implementing solutions that will reduce cost and time associated with supportDevelop training materials and procedures, and coordinate training of users in the proper use of financial and operational toolsProvide guidance and instructions to managers on Financial processes and how to accomplish computer-based tasksIdentify educational needs of others, develop formal education or training programs, classes, and teaching or instructing othersDevelop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily tasksExperience with Google Docs, Sheet, and Slide desiredKnowledge of Salesforce, Smartsheet & other BI tools preferred

Requirements:

5+ years of relevant work experienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; MBA/CPA preferredStrong financial systems experience, preferably Essbase and Hyperion PlanningProficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applicationsExperience with cost analysis, forecasting and budgeting, financial modeling and business analysisComfortable working within a highly matrixed and fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated with strong attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills, and excellent work ethicStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
 

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: $ 72,250.00 - $85,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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