Finance Business Partner / Finance Lead Job ID 179767 Posted 08-Aug-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) Hong Kong - Hong Kong + **Region:** APAC + CBRE GWS Portfolio Services Team **About CBRE** CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, servicing over 90% of the world’s Fortune 100 companies. Our Global Workplace Solutions division (GWS) is comprised of the best and brightest industry professionals, at the forefront of innovation, and highly invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and global clients. **The Client** We are proud to have a long-term partnership with one of the world’s largest and most well known banking companies a brand that diversified financial services. The client has experienced a strong period of growth and change, and as the direct result of increased efficiency, productivity and ongoing improvements. **The Role** Working within the CBRE GWS Portfolio Services team, you will be responsible for the Lease Administration Financial Management service being delivered per the client contract and overall co-ordination of the accounting delivery. You will be expected to work as part of an international team and within a corporate services environment. Our day-to-day accounting functions are serviced from our Global Business Support Office’s (BSO) in Poland & India and you will be expected to work directly with those teams on a regular basis. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of accounting in the real estate industry and be able to communicate accounting matters in a clear and concise manner to clients with differing backgrounds, including those outside of finance functions. Likewise, be able to prioritise with the client and the relevant CBRE teams’ day to day tasks and projects alike and be able to effectively communicate risks, issues, and achievements. **A typical day may involve:** + Client financial relationship manager - proactive management and delivery of accounting services to the client, implementing best practice to limit unknown or forecast variations and identify, investigate, and comment on variances at earliest opportunity. + Financial contract owner – Responsible for the Lease Administration Financial Management aspects of client contract and the escalation point for all client accounting issues. + Working alongside and supporting the BSO operational teams to deliver required services, to improve process efficiency and to limit financial or commercial risk to the client and proactively manage and protect CBRE and client income. + Day to day interaction with the CBRE Portfolio Management team to deliver seamless and cohesive client approach. And to provide support to Alliance Directors and Accounts Leads. + Final review and sign-off of BSO produced financial reporting (Client specific financial reports or CBRE standard reporting), to be forwarded to client by Finance Business Partner or by BSO team. + Proactive oversight of sub tenant income to reduce tenant debts and drive issue resolution within CBRE and or the client. + Oversight and sign-off of monthly internal reporting. + Manage and report internal Governance and Key Performance metrics for the Financial Management service KPI’s on client account. + SME on property tax (IFRS, VAT, GST, and other industry nuances) as well as international regulations in the APAC region. Provide training to BSO and other internal stakeholders where required. + Finance lead for the Lease Administration Financial Management service transition in and transition out. + Responding to client financial SOX audit requirements and queries as and when required. + Ad hoc Client projects. **Responsibilities** **Education and Experience:** + Proficient in Mandarin, Cantonese and English + Hold a Chartered Accountant qualification or equivalent. + Effective communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff (verbal and written) + Demonstrated business partnering experience and a strong focus on customer service. + Advanced Excel **Aptitudes:** + Natural desire to seek continuous improvement and thinking innovatively. + Collaborative style, proactive and a bias for making things happen. + Excellent communication skills and the ability to cultivate productive and effective business partnering relationships. + Ambition and drive to achieve results and time constraints and conflicting priorities. + Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail. + Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment. If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you! _Please submit your up to date resume for consideration, and note that due to high volumes of applications only suitable candidates will be contacted directly._ People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. Our people are free to expand their skills and knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)