Finance Programs Manager - Cost Management Job ID 202104 Posted 09-Feb-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America **About the Role:** As a CBRE Finance Programs Manager for Cost Management, you will manage the development and execution of cross-functional programs to drive disciplined cost decisions through increased accountability & governance. This job is part of the Advisory Operations & Strategy team which partners with senior leadership to implement short- and long-term strategic plans, working across business lines and geographies to drive process & program innovations, execute transformation initiatives and enhance strategic governance. **What You’ll Do:** + Oversee hiring, promotions, and other compensation-related approval processes within the Advisory business. Ensure accuracy and completeness of compensation requests for executive committee reviews. + Analyze and drive gearing ratios to optimize financial leverage and performance. Conduct regular business and staffing reviews to ensure accountability for scale and efficiency. Provide insights and recommendations to executive leadership. + Provide oversight of event requests and strategies for cost-effective execution. Facilitate executive approvals and drive best practices for tracking and reporting large-scale events, including internal meetings, industry conferences, and client engagements. + Manage and review commission override requests, ensuring timely and accurate processing in accordance with policies and approvals. Monitor & enhance transparency of cost implications from other commission-related decisions. + Prepare regular reports for executive leadership on governance activities, including the impact of compensation decisions and commission overrides. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations. + Serve as the point of accountability for adherence to reductions in headcount, compensation, and other major expenses through periodic cost takeout programs. Coordinate centralized tracking and reporting against program targets and achievements. + Lead by example, model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, and influence others to adopt different viewpoints while adhering to policies and departmental plans. + Apply broad knowledge of the business and integrate own discipline with others to achieve team and departmental objectives. + May provide formal supervision to employees, monitor training and development, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee recruiting and hiring. + May manage daily activities, establish work schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff, and set and track deadlines. Mentor and coach team members. **What You'll Need:** _Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future_ _To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily._ _The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._ + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. + Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred. + Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems. + Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset. + Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. **Why CBRE?** When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry. Our culture is built on our RISE (http://https//www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity! CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Finance Programs Manager position is $110,000 per year and the maximum salary for the Finance Programs Manager position is $130,000 per year. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. The application window is anticipated to close on February 13, 2025 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers **Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). **NOTE:** Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)