About this Assistant Manager role at Cushman & Wakefield
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Assistant Manager
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Management Trainee – Finance & Commercial
Job Description Summary
Purpose of the role in 1-2 sentences
This role supports the Finance & Commercial function across project costing, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration. The trainee will gain hands-on exposure to core financial and commercial processes within real estate projects, building strong analytical and commercial management skills.
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About the Role:
- Assist in preparing, monitoring, and analysing project budgets, cost plans, financial reports, and cashflow data.
- Assist in contract administration, billing verification, reconciliations, documentation, and compliance with internal governance.
- Conduct data analysis on costs, commitments, and financial risks to support commercial decision-making.
- Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and finance teams to ensure timely approvals, documentation flow, and support audit and record-keeping requirements.
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About You:
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with basic proficiency in MS Excel.f
- Foundational understanding of finance, accounting, or commercial concepts gained through academics or internships.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in team environments.
- High attention to detail, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Enthusiasm to build a career in Finance & Commercial functions and take on increasing responsibilities.
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Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
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