Senior Finance Manager

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Finance Manager will play a critical role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, a focus on P&L management, expanding Free Cash Flow (FCF), and the ability to form partnerships with business leaders to identify opportunities, manage costs, and implement robust financial controls. Working with the Regional Finance Director for the Central and Southeast Regions in providing financial insights that guide strategic and operational decisions.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience working within Financial Planning and Analysis roles for a large company, preferably in the CRE industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or similar field.
Strong expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis, cost management, and cash flow optimization
Proven ability to influence stakeholders across the organization
Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analytics tools and systems
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication, with the ability to effectively interact at all organizational levels
Looks to solve problems, with a minimum of providing potential solutions to the issues.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Real Estate experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to provide financial insights that guide strategic and operational decisions.
Act as a trusted advisor to business units, ensuring alignment between financial goals and organizational objectives.
Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support scenario planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Work with market leaders and regional presidents to recruit and retain brokerage talent.
Provide actionable insights through data-driven analysis to improve profitability and efficiency.
Drive initiatives to optimize working capital, reduce costs, and enhance cash generation.
Monitor and report on FCF performance, identifying levers to improve liquidity and long-term sustainability.
Engage and manage the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Prepare and present financial reports, variance analyses, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Conduct detailed cost analyses to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for savings.
Recommend strategies to improve margins and support growth initiatives.
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Benefits

employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision
employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance
short-term / long-term disability
company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match
10 days of sick leave
a minimum of 15-days vacation annually
10 paid holidays
two personal flex days throughout the calendar year
Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave
annual bonus, based on company and individual performance