Global Finance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

. Deliver financial management and accounting for client-managed spend budgets .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, accounting practices, and team leadership, with a strong focus on compliance and stakeholder relationship management. Proficient in managing budgets, producing financial reports, and utilizing major accounting applications.

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Qualified AccountantFinancial ManagementTeam ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingAccounting Practices

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingVariance AnalysisMulti-Currency ReportingIFRSUK GAAPUS GAAPFinancial ModellingTransactional ProcessingBudget vs Actual ReportingPerformance Reviews

Soft Skills

Excellent Attention to DetailStrong Numerical SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsProactive and Self-MotivatedAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

E1 360Yardi 7WorkdayMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified Accountant

Industry Keywords

Property Services SectorClient Relationship ManagementComplianceStatutory ProcessesVAT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver financial management and accounting for client-managed spend budgets
Maintain strong relationships with client, company and affiliate stakeholders
Manage and develop the existing client finance team
Support the wider client finance leadership team and initiatives
Control company and client assets by implementing and enforcing policies
Support Account Director, Client Accounting Director and other personnel in delivering contract obligations
Mobilise new locations and suppliers in a timely and accurate manner
Manage transactional processing, purchase orders, invoices and vendor payments using E1 360, Yardi 7, Workday and client systems
Conduct one-to-ones, goal setting, performance reviews and development planning
Prepare monthly deliverables calendars and define global accounting service scope
Produce EMEA regional contract monthly accounts and variance analysis
Provide Budget vs Actual reporting and participate in client meetings
Produce internal contract management accounts for Global Occupier Services Finance reporting
Apply local reporting and tax requirements across client portfolio countries
Ensure compliance with client, internal and statutory processes, including VAT and audit requirements
Support ad hoc financial modelling projects and the annual budgeting process
Manage client and vendor relationships and support new business generation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified Accountant or relevant business degree
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Proven team management skills
Track record of producing timely management information to client and company deadlines
Knowledge of accounting practices including IFRS, UK and US GAAP and multi-currency reporting desirable but not essential
Knowledge and experience of major accounting applications, financial processes and control systems in the property services sector desirable but not essential
Proficiency with MS Office products
Fluent business English essential
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface at all levels with clients, account teams and management
Ability to travel occasionally to client sites and corporate offices
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Proactive, self-motivated and committed to continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible location across the whole UK/Europe
Predominantly remote working
Equal opportunity, equity, diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace
Accessible accommodations during the hiring process for persons with disabilities