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CBRE Finance Manager in Chicago, Illinois
About the Role:
The Finance Manager, Strategic Finance, supports the Occupier Account business by delivering high quality financial insight, analysis, and decision support across complex client portfolios. This role is focused on analytical problem-solving, financial storytelling, and commercial support, partnering closely with account and operations leaders to inform planning, pricing, and performance decisions.
This position sits within Financial Strategy & Operations and is designed for a finance professional who thrives in a forward-looking, business-facing role rather than a traditional accounting or control environment.
What You’ll Do:
Partner with SOA account leadership to analyze financial performance, identify margin drivers, and surface risks and opportunities across strategic accounts.
Produce insight-driven financial analyses including trend analysis, scenario modeling, and profitability assessments to support planning and decision-making.
Translate financial results into clear, concise narratives that connect numbers to business outcomes and recommended actions.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes with an emphasis on future performance and account-level drivers.
Assist with pricing analysis and deal support for SOA pursuits, renewals, and scope expansions (experience preferred).
Develop executive-ready reporting and ad hoc analyses for senior account and finance leadership.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and finance partners to improve transparency, consistency, and usefulness of financial insights.
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and enhance analytical tools, models, and processes.
Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to junior team members, helping build analytical capability and business acumen.
What You'll Need:
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.
3–5 years of progressive finance experience, with exposure to strategic finance, analytics, FP&A, or commercial decision support.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop structured insights.
Demonstrated ability to tell a story through numbers and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
Commercial mindset with curiosity to understand business drivers and challenge assumptions.
Experience supporting pricing, deal analysis, or client-facing businesses is a plus.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
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 realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
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 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Finance Manager position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Finance Manager position is $140,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
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).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)