Job Information
CBRE Senior Finance Director in Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands
Senior Finance Director
Job ID
205913
Posted
25-Feb-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance
Location(s)
Amsterdam '- Noord-Holland - Netherlands
We are looking for a senior Finance Manager for one of our international accounts based in Amsterdam!
The role is to provide financial leadership across the Account ensuring all sub-regions have appropriate and adequate financial management, control and reporting to meet all Client and CBRE requirements.
As a key member of the global account leadership team you will actively drive the Account to ensure it meets the targets set and our sustainable growth through exceptional Client service agenda.
The key responsibility of the position is to provide strategic and financial leadership to the Global Alliance Director and to the Divisional Finance Director. The role requires exceptional Client-facing skills whilst balancing the demands of corporate responsibilities including monthly management reporting, forecasts, planning cycles, SOX controls and accounting to US GAAP for the Global Account.
Additionally, this role will work in close liaison with the key departments within CBRE and the Client organisation. Working within the financial contractual requirements and meeting all deadlines will be a key deliverable of the role.
Key Tasks:
Client
Developing high quality and effective Client relationships across all geographies on the account.
Take ownership of and build a global best in class client reporting solution across.
Mobilise the account finance function from scratch successfully
Work closely with the Global Alliance Director to deliver successfully the Global Strategic Alliance plan.
Build strong working relationships with key Client stakeholders, the Global Alliance Director, and the Divisional Finance Director; being a strategic partner to both.
Assist with requests including Client audit requirements in a timely and accurate manner through effective ccommunication and personal accessibility/credibility.
Use position and market knowledge to add value to Client relationship and service delivery.
Capture, report, and drive Account KPIs in the required framework.
Finance Leadership
Drive high quality financial / commercial performance through understanding the contractual commitments on service lines and ensure alignment with corporate policies.
Lead the finance teams globally, coaching, mentoring, developing and succession planning
Develop and be an ambassador of organizational culture through inspirational leadership.
Identify and help drive implementation of savings opportunities to ensure Client and GWS financial savings targets are maximized.
Ensure your Account geographic Finance Leads take responsibility for Balance Sheet governance and reconciliations together with full compliance with SOX control requirements (and SOC1 where applicable).
Active management of Account overheads seeking areas of efficiency.
Build and develop high level relationships with all stakeholders including regional finance teams.
Liaising with all relevant Global and Regional Finance stakeholders particularly the Divisional Finance Director, Financial Planning & Analysis team and GBS team.
Communicate regularly with Account finance and contract support staff to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives, best practice, and key business messages.
Identify, analyse, and resolve potential business risks, as well as opportunities and solutions to enhance business performance.
Implement improvements, drive change, raise standards through the direct and indirect management of staff.
Visit sites, meet Client, and communicate with Account line managers.
Financial Reporting and Planning
Deliver best in class GWS and Client management information including annual budgets (balance sheet and cash flow plans), monthly management accounts and forecasts including Profit and Loss variance and Balance Sheet commentaries.
Provide strategic ad-hoc support, influence and manage any financial analysis as required.
Meet Group reporting requirements and deadlines, ensuring this is cascaded to all stakeholders including GBS team.
Deliver robust, challenging and strategically developed annual plan for the Global account.
Financial Governance
Manage the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems, identify opportunities to enhance system efficiencies
Support systems development to maximize efficiency benefits for the Client & GWS.
Have thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and manage compliance of them.
Ensure all controllable Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled including intercompany in line with GWS policy.
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.
Manage Trade Working Capital to maximise cash and control integrity and segregation of client cash.
Participate in monthly business reviews and manage agreed actions.
Provide support to Client and CBRE statutory obligations, such as audits.
Ensure all geographies are fully compliant with Sarbanes Oxley and SOC1 (Service and Organization Controls Report where applicable).
People Management
Line Management responsibility for Account Regional Finance teams across all countries, ensuring high quality finance team and succession planning in place.
Build, lead and motivate a diverse and effective team. Empower team members to take responsibility and accountability.
Agree and monitor annual performance of individuals in the team in line with Client and company objectives.
Convey messages and ideas clearly and openly. Involve people and influence decisions.
Deal with any people issues quickly and professionally.
Identify and manage delivery of financial training including non-finance staff.
What we offer you
Starting salary up to €130.000 gross per year depending on knowledge and expertise
Interesting bonus scheme
Supportive work environment
Good career opportunities with plenty of opportunities for growth and expandature.
Laptop and phone
8.33% holiday pay,
25 fixed days of leave, 12 ADV days and up to 10 days of leave can be purchased and 2 bonus days of leave for 1 year of not being sick
About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is the global market leader in integrated technical, facilities, real estate and project management. We enable our clients' real estate portfolio and employees to excel. We believe that creating an optimal workplace adds value, such as higher productivity and healthier employees. With a background in engineering, facility management, real estate or project management, you will naturally find an inspiring work environment at Global Workplace Solutions, where you can work at the very highest level with large, national and international clients.
At CBRE GWS, we strive for an inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity and equality within our teams lead to higher productivity. This is reflected in our RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence, which are at the heart of everything we do. These values form the basis of our commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued, where integrity is paramount, and where service and excellence are encouraged. At CBRE, all individuals are given equal opportunity to grow and contribute to our success. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity is not only a social obligation, but also a strategic choice that strengthens and helps our organization grow.
Interested?
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to tommy.vanthienen@cbre.com.
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