Finance Team Lead (Client Site)

Job Title Finance Team Lead (Client Site) Job Description Summary The role is responsible for leading the Commercial and Finance functions supporting a globally recognised banking and financial services sector client in Korea and is accountable for the timely delivery of commercial reporting, financial governance and finance operations activities. The role oversees financial stewardship, commercial performance reporting, process standardization, service quality and prioritisation across both client requirements and internal business objectives. This position partners closely with country leadership, facilities, real estate services and project management peers both within Korea and regionally to support effective decision making and business performance.

1.1.Reporting Relationships The C&F Lead reports to the Regional C&F Lead (GCNA). The role provides leadership and oversight across both the Commercial & Financial functions supporting the Korea client account. 1.2.Scope of Role The role is responsible for leading the Commercial and Finance functions supporting a globally recognised banking and financial services sector client in Korea and is accountable for the timely delivery of commercial reporting, financial governance and finance operations activities. The role oversees financial stewardship, commercial performance reporting, process standardization, service quality and prioritisation across both client requirements and internal business objectives. This position partners closely with country leadership, facilities, real estate services and project management peers both within Korea and regionally to support effective decision making and business performance. 1.3.Level of Authority The C&F Lead role is empowered and operates with strong influence-based leadership, though has no delegation of authority per the Account Delegation and Authority register. 1.4.Key Relationships (Internal/External) Regional C&F Lead (GCNA), Cushman & Wakefield Regional, Cluster and Country Managers, Cushman & Wakefield (all service lines) Client-side Senior Leadership & Finance Management Lease Managers, Facilities & Minor Works Managers, Procurement and other colleagues throughout the Cushman & Wakefield business. 1.5.Job Purpose See 1.2 – Scope of Role.   1.6.Accountabilities Support the development, delivery and review of annual bottom‑up budgets in close partnership with operations teams. Manage and perform key financial processes including month‑end close, accruals, budgeting, forecasting, billing review, financial reconciliations, and compliance activities within agreed timeline. Prepare, review and validate financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment with external and internal reporting requirements. Work directly with financial systems and data sources to analyze variances, support audit needs and respond to ad‑hoc financial queries. Coordinate receivables management, vendor invoice compliance, and process efficiency relating to payments and billing cycles. Identify issues impacting accuracy or timeliness and take proactive steps to resolve them or escalate appropriately. Lead and support the finance team by providing direction, coaching and day‑to‑day guidance to ensure consistent service delivery. Coordinate workload planning, prioritization, and resource allocation across the C&F functions to support service delivery requirements. Implement and maintain standardized processes, documentation and controls to improve quality and reduce operational risk. Partner closely with internal stakeholders and the client’s finance team, providing clear, practical commercial insights and updates. Provide leadership and oversight of commercial reporting activities, ensuring contractual and financial performance metrics are accurately tracked, reported and communicated to stakeholders. Support account leadership in identifying commercial risks, performance trends, commercial savings and