Overview
Business & Operations Support role at Cushman & Wakefield . This is a 9 month FTC commencing early November 2025. There is potential to move to a permanent role but this is not guaranteed. Ideally London based, but we are open to exploring candidates in Birmingham and Leeds. This is a hybrid position.
Job Title
Business & Operations Support
Job Description Summary
This is a pivotal support role within the UK&I Business at Cushman & Wakefield overseeing operational Finance activity, alongside assisting the profitable growth and development of the division and its overall performance with respect to the following :
Core Responsibilities
- Finance System Super User – 20%
- Operational Finance Support
- Supplier & Client Interactions Support
- Compliance Support
- Revenue Reporting & Forecasting
Detailed Roles
Finance System Super User – 20%Super user on systems (e.g. B20 & Workday & BAIT)Train and develop the teams to fully utilise all functions availableParticipating in testing new system changes as and when requiredBe champion for the UEP team for location / countryBe first line of contact for business & CW Finance for location / countryProcurement – 10%Understand local and global policies on vendor engagement / managementBe key point of contact for location / country on vendor engagement / managementWhere necessary, ensure training of (new) staff and on-going compliance with company vendor policies and practicesManage vendor relationships - supervise local purchasing and supplies inventoryCo-ordinate new supplier set up – ensuring all checks completeCompliance – 10%Work with the business to facilitate conflict checksSupport and work with Compliant on AML requirementsWhere necessary, ensure training of (new) staff and on-going compliance with company vendor policies and practicesAccounts Payable – 10%Be expert on Coding for location / countryBe first point of contact for FSC for accounts payable queriesWhere necessary, ensure training of staff and on-going compliance with company processesReview and approve invoices where appropriateRevenue Recognitions – 20%Understand global revenue recognition requirementsBe escalation point for billing queriesWhere necessary, ensure training of staff and ongoing compliance with company processesManaging revenue recognition reporting and global requirements for divisionHave a basic understanding of VAT and how it affects business operations (invoicing, payments, etc.)Debt Management – 20%Consult with FSC and the Finance department of clients, as neededManaging day to day processing of accounts and minimising bad debt provisions ensuring internal deadlines are metExecutive Management Support – 10%Provide support to senior management, as neededWork closely with the local team and their relevant requirementsSkills & Experience
Advanced financial administrative experience in an international professional services firm or related (corporate) environmentAble to effectively develop and manage relationships across all levels and culturesExcellent organizational, managerial and problem-solving skillsAbility to define and communicate clear business objectives and desired outcomesAbility to anticipate and proactively resolve issues, be an effective multitasker, and remain flexible to a dynamic schedulePossess a high degree of self-confidence and executive presenceAbility to analyse and interpret difficult situations, and provide recommendations for resolutionManage highly confidential information and exercise discretion, professionalism and diplomacy in all interactionsExcellent written and oral communication skillsCareful attention to detailAbility to properly prioritize and work multiple tasksAdvanced technical skills using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Familiarity with web-based applications and communications would be an advantageHigh-level executive support or general human resources experience would be an advantageEmployment details
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