Job Title
Global Finance Manager
Job Description Summary
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Client Finance Manager to oversee financial management and accounting for client-managed spend budgets. This role is crucial in maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and driving efficient financial operations. The successful candidate will manage a client finance team, ensuring high standards in financial reporting, budgeting, and operational controls while supporting broader corporate financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Work closely with the Account Director and Client Accounting Director to ensure contract obligations are met.
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Oversee the timely and accurate financial mobilisation of new locations and suppliers.
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Manage a client accounting team, ensuring efficient transactional processing, purchase order control, invoice processing, and vendor payments.
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Conduct 1:1s, set goals, and oversee performance reviews and development plans for team members.
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Deliver key client financial reports, including monthly variance analysis and budget vs. actual reporting.
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Ensure compliance with local reporting and tax requirements across multiple countries within the client portfolio.
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Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring adherence to internal and statutory processes (VAT, audit, etc.).
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Participate in annual budgeting processes and contribute to financial modelling projects.
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Support business growth by identifying and implementing financial process improvements.
Role Requirements:
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Qualified Accountant or relevant business degree with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
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Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Proven experience in managing teams and delivering financial reports to both clients and internal stakeholders.
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Knowledge of IFRS, UK & US GAAP, and multi-currency reporting (desirable but not essential).
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Familiarity with major accounting applications (e.g., E1 360, Yardi 7, WorkDay) and financial control systems in the property services sector (desirable but not essential).
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Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
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Fluent in business English.
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Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites and corporate offices.
Key Attributes:
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Strong leadership and team management skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
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Ability to develop and maintain strong client and vendor relationships.
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A problem-solver with the ability to make informed decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
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Motivated to drive improvements and efficiencies within financial processes.
This role can be based in Glasgow, London or Warsaw.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
