Business Analyst Job at Cushman Wakefield Multifamily in Annapolis

Job Title

Business Analyst

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is a trusted partner for Occupiers and Investors to manage their capital expenditure and project delivery in Asia Pacific. By seeing things differently, we anticipate market changes and are first to capitalize, ensuring clients and the business can be whatâs next in their respective sectors. The Project & Development Services team offer a full suite of offerings from Project Management, Cost Management, Building Consultancy, MEP Design, Workplace, Interior Design, Programme Management Office (PMO) and Design & Build to our clients.
This position will focus on supporting the continued growth of the Project & Development Services (PDS) division. As a key member of the PDS team, the Regional Finance Analyst works with our PDS Regional leaders to drive operational efficiencies and provide support and assistance to the strategic and financial functions of the PDS business.
This is a regional position which provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in evaluating the financial performance of the PDS business operations across Asia Pacific. It also provides the potential for future employment opportunities within the Company.

Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain standardized templates for monthly business reviews. Roll out late-month forecast templates monthly to ensure accurate projections.
• Execute monthly and annual operating plan (AOP) data loading. Troubleshoot problems and resolve any discrepancies.
• Data extraction and Analysis: Monthly review and analysis of actual reported P&L in comparison to planned.
• Deep dive into various financial systems to drill down into financial results and transactions where required.
• Tracking of project profitability
• Collect and consolidate information for project and material pipelines for all countries, report outstanding invoices aged above 90 days and present findings.
• Prepare ad-hoc presentations, analysis and reports as required by the PDS Regional team

KEY SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Self-starter with the ability to identify and proactively resolve issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and self-motivated
• Meticulous, attention to details and diligent in dealing with large set of data.

• Resourceful and able to complete tasks in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• At least 2 years of working experience in Big 4 audit firms or other relevant work experience in large multinational companies
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, ability to manage huge data set and present them in meaningful financial analysis.
• Able to communicate well in English and good presentation skills
• Knowledge in Hyperion Essbase, as well as Power BI and/or Power Query preferred but not essential

Note: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company may reasonably change or assign the employee duties, responsibilities and activities at any time, provided that such change does not substantially adversely impact the employeeâs benefits.

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