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ABOUT CBRE DATA CENTER SOLUTIONS

CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) is a part of the CBRE Group with over 115.000 employees worldwide and delivers fully integrated real estate, facilities and technology solutions for data centre owners, occupiers and investors across the globe. As a dedicated business line within CBRE, DCS is dedicated to solving complex challenges within every stage of the data centre lifecycle.
 
We provide our employees the best conditions to develop professionally and personally and to realise their full potential in the course of their career.
 
Join us now in Stockholm (Sweden) and bring your unique talent and skills to our Team. We will support your relocation to make sure you´ll find your way to our new Data Center.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Purpose
 
The purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive financial service. Support the Business Unit Finance & Contract Manager with month end and financial reporting. Assistance with the management of the Portfolio will give the candidate experience and exposure to all aspects of the Finance and Contract Support Manager role. Provide insight and influence to impact performance and maintain competitive advantage.
 
Financial Control
  • Continually review, maintain and improve billing, debt, work in progress, purchase orders and ledger postings against plan, forecast, prior year, divisional and company results and trends
  • Assisting in any works required on the ERP system & Maintenance of the ERP System
  • Ensure company/ SOX policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the Business Unit
  • Assist with both internal and external audit queries in a timely manner
  • Identify and resolve any areas of financial weakness within Business Unit in a timely manner
  • Develop targets and benchmarking processes to challenge the financial information
  • Continually update the accounting system user information to ensure the integrity of its financial data
  • Provide information and resolve issues raised by both external and internal auditors

Reporting

  • Prepare accurate reports for the Business Unit in line with strict monthly company timetable including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary, Balance Sheet extracts and reconciliations, and detailed Project Profitability reporting
  • Collate challenging, realistic, rolling, monthly Profit & Loss forecasts together with annual expectations based on the latest available management information
  • Attend monthly review of contracts and Business Unit to understand the business and how finance can support
  • Provide support to all Contract Managers on a monthly basis with finance reviews, S1 O1 reviews & manage all KPI’s for the sites
  • Support the Finance and Contract Support Manager with the preparation of quarterly forecast and annual Business Unit plan in conjunction with the BU Leader and Contract Managers
  • Support and work close with the Contract Support team in reporting and managing the specific KPI’s for sites
  • Any other reporting as requested by Finance and Contract Support Manager, Business Unit Leader or Divisional Management

Business Relationships

  • Identify key stakeholders, including the Central Finance team, prioritize their needs and review monthly
  • Ensure issues and solutions are identified promptly, communicated to the appropriate level and resolution monitored via the CBRE monthly Contract and Business Unit review process
  • Ensure use of best practice, communication and understanding of key business messages through regular site visits with focus on underperforming contracts

 Added Value

  • Provide financial support in the Business Unit This will involve personal attitude, use of skills and dissemination of knowledge
  • Implement financial process improvements
  • Fully comprehend the financial and commercial detail of contracts within the Business Unit to ensure optimal performance and risk management
  • Visit sites, meet customers and communicate with Business Unit line managers
  • Share knowledge and best practice across the company

YOUR PROFILE

Knowledge and Skills

  • The successful person will be part qualified in a recognized CCAB accounting qualification
  • Strong month end experience with P&L and Balance Sheet review
  • Strong financial competence and analytical skills are essential to the position
  • The person should also be comfortable working on an integrated accounts package together with detailed knowledge of core office systems – particularly MS Excel

Personal Attributes

  • This role requires a person, who has a strong customer focus, promotes team spirit, boosts morale and who subscribes to the Company ethos of continual improvement
  • It is likely to suit an individual who is self motivated, reliable, and professional. They should be able to exercise an attention to detail which will be paramount to delivering the required job performance levels
  • They should be experienced in time management in order that all tasks are correctly prioritised with skills in working to strict deadlines
  • The position also demands a strong communicator who will build relationships at various levels within the organization. Through these relationships the post holder will be confident enough to influence decisions and therefore performance in a pro-active manner

OUR BENEFITS - WHAT YOU´LL GET IN RETURN FOR WORKING FOR US

  • Future-proof job opportunity with a true development guarantee in one of the fastest-growing Data Centre markets worldwide
  • TOP trainings with internationally recognized state-of-the-art certifications
  • Attractive salaries based on experience and qualification with an annual salary assessment/increase and other good social benefits
  • International working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities
  • Creative working culture with challenging responsibilities and a high level of autonomy
  • DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are practiced values!
Do you need more good reasons? Please take a look at our recent won awards:
  • Data Center Company of the Year 2023
  • Data Centre Service Provider of the Year 2022 & 2023 (Datacloud Global Awards)
  • Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2022 & 2023 (Datacloud Global Awards)
  • Best Employer for Training 2022 (WOMEN in TECH Employer Awards)
  • Data Centre Managed Services Vendor of the Year 2022 (DCS Awards)

HAVE WE AROUSED YOUR INTEREST?

If yes, please submit your application documents (CV, selected certificates, no cover letter necessary) incl. your availability and the ref. no. 138341 and salary expectations via our application system.
 
For the sake of the environment, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively via e-Mail and to refrain from post applications.
 

Contact person

Tim-Oliver Iffarth Talent Acquisition Partner Europe