Jay Roberts Email & Phone Number

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

As an appointed member of the Junior board for Business Services, I am the representative for UK Finance, providing updates on the department and contributing to ideas which increases communication and collaboration between departments.The aim of the board is to offer Junior grade employees the ability to affect overall CBRE strategy.

London, United Kingdom

Applying my vast knowledge of CBRE to analyse projects for their viability and to provide working solutions to ideas and opportunities.

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities included:- Financial ReportingMonthly Hyperion Reporting of the financials, communicating with EMEA, US and internal/external auditors to ensure statements are presented correctly.- Best in Class performanceMaintaining Best in Class performance of the financial system, working with technical teams to ensure systems are maintained. I was also the UK contact within EMEA to assess potential changes to benefit the entire region.- Monthly P&L Analysis… Show more Responsibilities included:- Financial ReportingMonthly Hyperion Reporting of the financials, communicating with EMEA, US and internal/external auditors to ensure statements are presented correctly.- Best in Class performanceMaintaining Best in Class performance of the financial system, working with technical teams to ensure systems are maintained. I was also the UK contact within EMEA to assess potential changes to benefit the entire region.- Monthly P&L Analysis vs Budgets and forecasts.- Managing the month end closeLed morning meeting to discuss workloads and progress with the Reporting Team. Having completed 6 consecutive year ends, my knowledge of the process is comprehensive.- Business analysisAttended monthly meetings with senior employees to analyse business performance.- External CommunicationLiaising with Finance contacts within the wider business to ensure they receive information which allows for strategic decision making.- IntercompanyBuilt relationships with Intercompany contacts to discuss recharges and month end balances.- Balance sheet reconciliationsEnsured all balances are challenged and resolved.- MentoringResponsible for mentoring team members and being a contact for any work queries.- System KnoweldgeOpenAccounts, Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office, Hyperion and COGNOS. Show less

While working as a Management accountant I was involved in numerous tasks these include:- CAPEX reportingEnsured all CAPEX expenditure is classified and capitalised correctly.- Occupancy analysisAnalysing the P&L impact of the numerous sites held by CBRE. Ensuring all supplier invoices are processed. prepaying and accruing as required.- Month end processesEnsured all month end critical tasks are completed in a timely manner. Constantly aiming to develop… Show more While working as a Management accountant I was involved in numerous tasks these include:- CAPEX reportingEnsured all CAPEX expenditure is classified and capitalised correctly.- Occupancy analysisAnalysing the P&L impact of the numerous sites held by CBRE. Ensuring all supplier invoices are processed. prepaying and accruing as required.- Month end processesEnsured all month end critical tasks are completed in a timely manner. Constantly aiming to develop solutions to aid the month end close. - System changeoverIn 2014 the finance system was upgraded I was an expert on the CAPEX module ensuring the smooth transition of data and processes.- Spreadsheet generationUsing my Excel skills to improve spreadsheets for numerous different tasks and devised team macros to ensure increased productivity.- System KnoweldgeOpenAccounts, Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office, Hyperion and COGNOS. Show less

Main responsibilities in this role involved:- Collection of Client invoices.- Communication with internal and external clients to ensure timely payment.- Accessing Debtor days.- Cash flow management.

Leicester, United Kingdom

This role was during my placement year while at DeMontfort University. I received a Distinction in Work Based Learning.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Accounting And Finance

Acca Fellow