Senior Analyst, Controlling Job ID 203130 Posted 27-Jan-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) Helsinki - Uusimaa - Finland We are looking for a Senior Analyst – Controlling to join our growing Client Accounting Team in Finland within the Property Management department of CBRE Finland. **About us** The Client Accounting Team provides a wide range of services, from straightforward property accounting to consolidated IFRS reporting – and anything in between. We manage the financial performance of properties, including client reporting, statutory financials, forecasting and tax compliance. The services we deliver are tailored to meet client requirements and executed with the support of our in-house Finance team. **What will you be doing?** In this role, you will deliver comprehensive Controlling services to clients, including international and Finnish-based Investment and Asset Managers. You will also work closely with internal stakeholders, such as financial specialists, lease administrators, property and technical managers, and dedicated Client Managers. Understanding client requirements and ensuring efficient ways of working are essential. You will maintain and build strong relationships both internally and externally with the financial team, property management team, other business functions, partners, and clients. You’ll have the support of professional yet easy-going finance colleagues. You understand real estate, financial standards, and processes. You are a productive, energetic, and capable of handling tight deadlines. You thrive in environments that involve people, processes, and change, and you approach challenges with curiosity and a development-oriented mindset. Digitization, IT, and the optimization of automation systems inspire you. **Your key responsibilities:** + Plan, schedule, and manage finance-related tasks in alignment with the Client Engagement Letter + Execute finance-related services for clients, collaborating with team members. An autonomous role that offers opportunities to influence work processes professionally, supported by experienced colleagues + Manage customer expectations and act as the key finance contact for selected clients + Support the Client Manager from a financial perspective + Actively foster long-term client relationships + Share experiences and insights across the finance client teams, and escalate issues to the Director, Client Accounting, and the Client Manager with proposed solutions + Opportunity to develop expertise and achieve excellence as a top-notch real estate controller + Leverage client insights to support and lead the development of services based on market needs **What are we looking for?** **To succeed in this role, you should have:** + At least 2-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, controlling, or similar roles, preferably in real estate + A drive and can-do attitude combined with excellent teamwork skills + A background in auditing, accounting or controlling, enabling a comprehensive understanding of interconnected processes + A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field + Solid proficiency in FAS (knowledge of real estate accounting, IFRS, CIT, and VAT is a plus) + Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, and familiarity with ERP / accounting systems and reporting software + An ability to understand the big picture and how elements interrelate + Proven experience working with varied clients or multiple companies is a plus + Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English, both verbal and written **What we offer you?** + A role within the largest global Corporate Real Estate Service Provider, offering opportunities to work on exciting Finnish and international projects + A dynamic, open, and collaborative company culture with flat hierarchies and highly skilled colleagues + Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and work in a truly international environment. Possibility to gain in-depth comprehension of real estate as an investment asset class in finance, and develop expertise in the value chain across investment, asset management, and property management + A meaningful career where you can realize your potential and further develop your expertise + Interesting clients and exposure to a fascinating industry + The opportunity to be part of our growth and exciting future developments + A modern office environment in the heart of Helsinki + Flexible working options through our Connected Working policy, ensuring a balance between your career and life outside work **Are you interested?** Send your application via the provided link with your CV and salary request by 13.2.2025. For any questions about the position, please contact Timo Etelämäki, Director, Client Accounting, at +358 50 433 3413 or timo.etelamaki@cbre.com. **Welcome to CBRE!** _CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 115,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. It has also been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 22 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” for thirteen years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2023, the fourth time in the last five years._ _CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, appraisal and valuation, property leasing, strategic consulting, property sales, and mortgage services and development services._ _CBRE Finland Oy is part of CBRE Group, with more than 130 professionals working in offices at Helsinki HQ and in satellite offices around Finland._ CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)