Overview

Senior FP&A Analyst, Associate Director

Job ID: 233973

Posted: 08-Sep-2025

Service line: Advisory Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Accounting/Finance

Location: London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Senior FP&A Analyst, Associate Director

Grade: Associate Director

Job location: London

Working pattern: 4 days onsite

About the Role

Senior FP&A Analyst will report to the VP, International Finance with a dotted line to the Senior Manager, FP&A. This is a high-impact role with significant exposure and high visibility across CBRE’s global leadership. You will play a crucial role in delivering financial analysis, support strategic finance initiatives which span multiple divisions, providing insightful analytics to support data-driven decision-making across our global Advisory business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced, dynamic and evolving organisation, with a clear path to influence and contribute to our future success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis, support strategic finance initiatives which span multiple divisions, and support and collaborate with Senior Finance Manager FP&A, VP, International Finance and the Senior Director of Strategic Finance on global analytics and coverage across time zones.
• Conduct cross-divisional analysis on the impact of bonus accrual booking compared to payouts within bonus pool countries.
• Develop models to assess the financial effects of adjustments from COS to Opex.
• Perform complex data reviews, incorporating assumptions to address gaps and enable comparability between divisions.
• Analyze metrics from the top 15 countries to support global decision making related to profit margins, areas for improvement, and growth opportunities.
• Prepare country diagnostic white papers as requested by senior leadership.
• Provide input on enhancements and process improvements for global reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Big 4 / ACA qualified.
• Master's degree preferred, with a strong emphasis on analytics, economics, or macroeconomics.
• Experience in a global multinational business.
• Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, SQL).
• Strong analytical skills with a background in economics or macroeconomics.
• Programming skills (Python / SQL).

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realise your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)