Finance Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title:

Finance Continuous Improvement Manager
Grade:
Associate Director

Job location:

London

As CBRE's Finance Continuous Improvement Manager you will have a high-impact and crucial role in shaping our Finance processes for the Global Advisory Finance team. Through continuous improvement efforts, you will manage the innovation of financial processes, support strategic business initiatives, and develop robust operational resources, training programs, and communication plans. Transforming the finance organisation from a transactional function into a strategic partner, driving operations excellence, and enabling sustainable growth.

This job is part of the Advisory Financial Strategy & Operations team which partners with leadership to implement short- and long-term strategic plans, working across business lines and geographies to drive process & program innovations, execute transformational initiatives, global standardisation and enhance strategic governance. This is a great opportunity for you if you have experience working with leadership and in a finance capacity to make finance process improvements that helps define global reporting.

• Research and gain understanding of current finance processes. Update documentation of process overviews, details and process flows.
• Assist in implementing process development and optimisation programs. Formally document and assist in maintaining a roadmap for future advanced process improvement opportunities.
• Identify processes and technology that can be modified or implemented to improve operation efficiency or resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues.
• Work with process users and owners to understand process related problems presented by the team and gain buy-in for process changes. Assist with launching processes and ensure a stable transition. Problem-solve and work together to adjust problems as they arise.
• Produce effective progress reports and communication mechanisms to keep management appraised. Promote transparency and collaboration across all stakeholders, departments and project team members.
• Measure and evaluate processes after implementation and in the current state of execution.
• Identify process documentation and writing needs. Communicate needs to the Sr Manager or Director. Prepare and present reports to management, highlighting key findings, progress, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with supervisor to manage project pipeline and work with individuals throughout the organisation to execute. Create and maintain a project plan, business case and cost benefit trackers, training and communication plans.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of the business, own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

• Industry experience in finance or consulting is a plus.
• Strong discovery and requirements gathering (AS-IS / TO BE) and stakeholder management skills across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of financial models, statements and accounting transactions.
• Experience in business analysis, with a focus on technical solutions and change management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing change initiatives and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work well with others, build relationships, and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and familiarity with Agile methodologies is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and ability to work across teams and functions to bring people together globally.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and…