EMEA Finance Director
Colliers International
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling to support strategic initiatives, budgeting, and planning processes.
- Develop financial models using key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and enhance business performance and profitability.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, providing actionable recommendations.
- Business Partnering and Advisory:
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to EMEA business leaders, delivering insights and recommendations to drive financial performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align financial strategies with business objectives, challenges, and opportunities.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to integrate financial goals with company-wide strategies.
- Financial Reporting and Presentations:
- Prepare and present accurate, insightful financial reports, including monthly/quarterly performance analyses, variance analyses, and forecasts.
- Utilize Power BI and PowerPoint to create effective, visually compelling financial presentations for various stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to financial reporting standards, policies, and procedures.
- Strategic Planning and Budgeting:
- Provide strategic financial insights during planning and budgeting phases.
- Work with regional finance teams to consolidate and analyse financial data to ensure the accuracy and completeness of budgets and forecasts.
- Offer strategic guidance during financial reviews to optimize financial performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certifications preferred.
- Proven experience in financial analysis, modelling, and business partnering.
- Proficient in financial modelling techniques and tools, with expertise in Power BI and PowerPoint.
- Thorough understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, able to effectively articulate financial concepts to varied audiences.
- High business acumen, understanding the broader business context and its impact on financial performance.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
- Commitment to accuracy and diligence in financial analysis and reporting.