Finance Lead

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate services. We operate across complex, multi-site portfolios and are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high‑performing workplaces for our clients.
We are recruiting a Finance Lead to provide high‑quality client reporting and commercial financial support across a large, complex contract environment. This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with operational teams, Account Leadership, and Client Finance to ensure robust governance, effective cost control, and strong financial performance

This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working close to the operation, adding value through insight, analysis, and strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities
Client & Commercial Finance

Build strong, trusted relationships with client operational and finance teams
Take ownership of client financial reporting, providing clear, value‑adding commentary and insight
Support annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, working collaboratively with the client and operations
Ensure compliance with the commercial model (GMP), driving governance and financial discipline
Identify savings and efficiency opportunities, supporting delivery of financial targets
Coordinate monthly accruals and deliver accurate results to tight deadlines across multi‑site and multi‑country portfolios

CBRE Financial Management

Provide hands‑on financial support to the account, working closely with the Finance Contract Manager and Account Manager
Manage and report monthly actuals, supporting GMP reconciliation and cost control
Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis and support business improvement projects
Ensure finance policies and procedures are followed, escalating risks where required
Contribute to CBRE annual budgets and quarterly forecasting cycles

Quality & Stakeholder Engagement

Support consistent contract delivery across regions, sharing best practice and financial innovation
Influence decision‑making through clear insight and confident communication
Act as a positive culture carrier, aligned to CBRE values and customer expectations

What We're Looking For

Educated to A‑Level or Degree level (or equivalent)
Part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) - desirable
Strong commercial finance experience in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Excellent Excel skills (including lookups, pivots and financial modelling); confident with Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience working with complex contracts, GMP models, or multi‑currency environments - desirable
Confident communicator, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders and clients
Highly organised, detail‑focused, and comfortable managing competing priorities under pressure
Willingness to travel as required by the role