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Financial Operations & Automation Coordinator Consultant

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

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Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Expert knowledge of Excel and Visual Basic / Macros

  • Accustomed to working with financial management systems (Yardi, SAP, or similar) and reporting and forecasting tools, understanding their operation beyond a basic user level

  • Advanced English level (minimum C1), both spoken and written

  • Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field

  • At least 3–4 years of experience in positions related to financial reporting (e.g., Financial Controller, Financial Analyst, Auditor), with an interest in report automation, tool development, and process optimization

  • Accustomed to working with financial reporting, with practical knowledge of IFRS, Spanish GAAP, and US GAAP valued

  • Understanding of the needs of different users and audiences of reporting and forecasting (internal and client-facing)

  • Proactive and autonomous individual

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Innovative individual, interested in the continuous improvement of technology and tools in service of the business

  • Communication and interpersonal skills at different levels

Nice to have

  • Experience in the real estate sector and/or reporting to investment funds is valued

  • Experience in developing interfaces and/or data analysis tools is valued

  • Experience working with teams located in different countries is valued

The role

Financial Operations & Automation Coordinator Consultant

As a Financial Operations & Automation Coordinator, you will be part of the financial team of Asset Services (a multidisciplinary team that manages shopping centers, offices, logistics warehouses, and other real estate assets for national and international clients, including major investment funds), reporting directly to the Head of Financial Services & Corporate. Your main mission will be to optimize processes and tools to achieve greater automation, operational efficiency, and reporting quality for the financial and asset management area, with a focus on Yardi reporting and financial forecasting for clients.

What you'll do

  • Analyze business requirements regarding the automation of financial reports and forecasting

  • Design new financial reports and automate existing ones, reducing manual workload and improving consistency

  • Review and test new reports, forecasting models, and new features of financial management systems

  • Work with data extracted from Yardi (trial balance, invoicing, CAPEX, provisions, etc.) to ensure structured, reliable, and as automated as possible reporting

  • Collaborate with the European team on the development of new reporting tools, interfaces, and/or reports (conveying the requirements of the Spanish business and different client types, conducting and/or coordinating testing, overseeing and/or supervising changes in data input, etc.)

  • Implement new reports, forecasting models, and new features (training teams, reviews, and support in the use of tools)

  • Collaborate with the Data Analytics area, acting as a business stakeholder, defining financial and asset management requirements, and testing new solutions

  • Identify opportunities to optimize processes in the financial and asset management area, proposing and implementing improvements related to automation and efficiency

  • Collaborate on internal audits and certification processes

  • Support new processes, workflows, and tools that ensure compliance with internal and external standards

How you'll work

Location: Madrid

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is a global commercial real estate services firm that advises and represents clients on property leasing, sales, valuation, and facilities management. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees across more than 60 countries, the company is one of the largest real estate services providers in the world, serving occupiers, owners, and investors. Its services span capital markets, property management, project management, and engineering, making it a key player in the commercial real estate industry.

In Spain, Cushman & Wakefield has a strong presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a range of roles from property and building management to capital markets and technical consulting. The company's culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional development, and it actively hires international talent for its Spanish operations, particularly in roles that require English proficiency and cross-border expertise. For international professionals, Cushman & Wakefield offers the opportunity to work on high-profile real estate projects in a dynamic market, with a global network that supports career mobility.

Industry
Real Estate
Founded
1917
Employees
50,000+
Headquarters
Chicago, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Cushman & Wakefield has a global presence in over 60 countries, offering potential for international career mobility.
  • The company's Spain offices are in Madrid and Barcelona, two major European business hubs with strong real estate markets.
  • Roles in Spain often require bilingual skills (Spanish and English), making it accessible for international professionals.
  • The company provides comprehensive training and development programs, supporting career growth for new hires.
  • As a global leader in real estate services, employees gain exposure to high-profile clients and projects across Europe.

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Additional information

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor's attention once they have made contact.

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