Business Operations Manager
Job ID
117966
Posted
16-May-2023
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance
Location(s)
Phoenix - Arizona - United States of America
About the role
Working under the direction of the Senior Director, the Business Operations Manager will be responsible for managing operations and administrative support for a business unit or large department; manage budgeting, process improvement, controls for niche software and other functions enabling the department or business unit to meet objectives in an effective and efficient manner.
What you’ll do
Acts as key financial and logistical liaison and/or resource between management to either: a Local Market Area, business unit, large department or work group. Works with management team(s) to identify, develop and implement strategic plans to achieve goals. Implements actions for improvement and practical solutions as approved by management.
Responsible for business metrics, strategic management of project resources, developing processes and standards to streamline overall business operations. Conducts special financial and business studies. Produces routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages and perform analyses for management and business unit.
Prepares reviews and monitors data reports including Accounts Receivable, Income, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, pipeline and other business metrics. Analyzes income and expense trends to find opportunities to improve profitability. Makes recommendations on revised controls and implements actions for improvement.
Oversees submission of reports/request goals. Coordinates work with other departments. Compiles and reviews statistics and market data and adds commentary to complete analysis reports required for acquisitions, transitions and/or business proposals.
Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving difficult inquiries and requests from internal and external clients. Develops project plans and costs, including personnel and fiscal requirements to achieve defined objectives. Provides updates relative to project resource and fiscal plans.
Leads and facilitates communication of standard methodologies, policies, procedures and initiatives to support field operations. Ensures shared knowledge to implement process improvements. Facilitates process improvement by engaging appropriate resources in issue identification and resolution.
Acts as system administrator for niche software used by the business group to support its operations. Maintains systems by researching and resolving problems, maintaining system integrity and security. Coordinates software/release upgrades with IT. Prepares and provides training and reference material to assist users.
May train new team members on policies, procedures, processes, administration and governance.
Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies.
What you’ll need
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent from four year college or university plus a minimum of five years related work experience to include budgeting, finance and or business analytics; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous Team Lead or Supervisor related experience preferred
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and tactful service to customers and respond optimally to critical issues.
Requires solid understanding of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions and conducts thorough financial analysis.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret sophisticated documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Spreadsheet abilities to include functions such as graphics, pivot tables, macros and database management required.
Responsible for setting work unit and/or project goals- errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.
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CBRE GWS
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