Sr. Finance Analyst

About the Role

The Senior Finance Analyst at Cushman & Wakefield supports the development of the annual operating plan and forecasts for the Project & Development Services segment, partnering closely with business leaders to align financial objectives. Key duties include producing monthly financial data, conducting variance analysis against prior years and the operating plan, preparing business financial presentations, and assisting managers with budgeting, forecasts, and operations planning. The role also involves reviewing monthly and annual results, coordinating with Finance on forecasts and budgets, designing dynamic financial models, researching expense and revenue information, and evaluating alternative solutions to drive business improvements. The analyst serves as the primary liaison between Finance, Project Management, and Space Management Operations, partners with FP&A leadership to enhance reporting, gathers data for periodic reports, develops and maintains BI dashboards, and resolves reporting issues to reduce cost and time. Additional responsibilities include creating training materials, instructing users on financial and operational tools, providing guidance to managers on financial processes, and identifying educational needs for continuous skill development. • Assist in developing annual operating plan and forecasts with business leaders. • Produce and analyze monthly financial data, including variance analysis. • Prepare business financial presentations and support budgeting cycles. • Review monthly and annual results, coordinate forecasts, and assess performance. • Design dynamic financial models to link drivers and outcomes. • Research and evaluate expense and revenue data for market insights. • Serve as primary liaison between Finance, Project Management, and Space Management Operations. • Partner with FP&A to improve reporting and drive continuous process improvement. • Build and maintain finance BI dashboards and underlying data sources. • Identify, prioritize, and resolve reporting issues to reduce cost and time. • Develop training materials and instruct users on financial and operational tools. • Provide guidance to managers on financial processes and system usage.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸financial modeling
• ▸bi dashboards
• ▸variance analysis
• ▸budget forecasting
• ▸data reporting
• ▸stakeholder liaison

What You Bring

Qualifications require at least five years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA/CPA preferred), strong expertise with financial systems such as Essbase and Hyperion, proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI, and demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. The position operates in a professional office setting with standard equipment, may require travel between properties, and involves physical activities such as climbing stairs and standing for extended periods. • Required: 5+ years experience; Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (MBA/CPA preferred); expertise in Essbase/Hyperion, Excel, PowerBI; strong analytical and communication skills.

Requirements

• ▸5+ years
• ▸bachelor
• ▸mba/cpa
• ▸essbase
• ▸powerbi
• ▸analytical

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $72,250 to $85,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package covering health, vision, dental, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid time off, reflecting Cushman & Wakefield’s commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time