Key Skills

Job Description

ABOUT CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD: Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. OUR PURPOSE: We make an impact. Our work creates meaningful value for our clients, our business, our shareholders, our people, our communities and world. OUR VALUES: We are inclusive. We value difference and a culture where everyone belongs. We are driven. Drive keeps us decisive and agile. We succeed together. Individually, we’re good, but together, we’re great. We deliver insight. We believe in ideas and strive for innovation. POSITION OVERVIEW Cushman & Wakefield is a trusted partner for Occupiers and Investors to manage their capital expenditure and project delivery in EMEA. By seeing things differently, we anticipate market changes and are first to capitalize, ensuring clients and the business can be what’s next in their respective sectors. The Project & Development Services team offer a full suite of offerings from Project Management, Cost Management, Building Consultancy, MEP Design, Workplace, Interior Design, Programme Management Office (PMO) and Design & Build to our clients. This position will focus on supporting the continued growth of the Project & Development Services (PDS) division as well as the Sustainability division. As a key member of the team, the Business Analyst works with the Regional and Country leaders to drive operational efficiencies and provide support and assistance to the strategic and financial functions of the business. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Financial Planning and Analysis working as the Finance business partner for the business operations across EMEA. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Manage month-end financial reporting, forecast and annual budgeting process for the PDS business Provide analysis on monthly financial results against budget, forecast and prior year as well as project profitability Deep dive into various financial systems to drill down into financial results and transactions where required Tracking of project budget, status and profitability Business partner with PDS local & regional EMEA teams to improve finance-related and other operational processes Work with other functional groups such as Finance and HR to support business operational needs Prepare ad-hoc presentations, analysis and reports as required by the PDS Leadership team KEY SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES Enjoys partnering with the non-finance business teams across various countries Self-starter with the ability to identify and proactively resolve issues Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work independently and self-motivated Meticulous, attention to details and keen to learn QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE Degree in Accountancy or equivalent At least 2 years of working experience in Big 4 audit firms or other relevant work experience in large multinational companies Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, ability to manage huge data set and present them in meaningful financial analysis. Good presentation skills & fluent in English. Additional language proficiency is an advantage. Knowledge of Workday Finance and/or OneStream. Proficiency in leveraging AI tools for financial modelling preferred but not essential. Note: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company may reasonably change or assign the employee duties, responsibilities and activities at any time, provided that such change does not substantially adversely impact the employee’s benefits.

Core Responsibilities

Manage month-end reporting, forecasts, annual budgets, and analysis of financial results and project profitability for the PDS business. Partner with regional and country teams to improve operational processes, track project budgets and status, and prepare reports and presentations for leadership.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Accountancy or equivalent and at least two years of experience in a Big Four audit firm or relevant work at a large multinational company. Candidates should be highly proficient in Excel and financial analysis, communicate and present effectively in English, and be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable partnering with non-finance teams; Workday Finance, OneStream, and AI tools for financial modelling are advantageous.