Lead Contract Support, London

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Lead Contract Support to join the team located in the London. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and a comprehensive financial and administrative service through leadership of the Contract Support Team. Role Summary: Build and develop relationships with key business and account stakeholders, customers and external agencies; identify and help drive implementation of savings opportunities to ensure customer and GWS financial savings targets are maximized Drive high quality commercial performance through understanding the contractual commitments, better buying and use of preferred suppliers Compile Contract Review Business Unit pack and Customer Monthly Management Report; conduct supplier surveys on MySupplier Liaise with the client regarding payment of invoices; weekly debt calls with contract teams Helpdesk support including but not limited to; logging, distributing and closing of reactive calls on desired system. Manage the Contract Support Team in the production of billing application, calculating margins, raising invoices and submitting to client whilst making sure the invoice pool is managed by the Contract Support Team Creation and review of management reports such as P&L, WIP, Unbilled Revenue, Debt, OPO's & Invoice Pool Raise Purchase Orders when required, review open Purchase Orders and Comprehensive spend tracking Manage the team's submission of weekly reports to include WiP, Debt, Invoice Pool and OPO updates Drive high quality financial performance to influence P&L result and Ad-hoc reporting as requested by Business Unit or Business/Finance Team KPI management and support; preparation of journals and Dynamics AX system champion Co-ordination of sub-contractor files, ensuring they are statutorily compliant with QHSE requirements Report and manage work management system; log in hazards & customer feedback on the QHSE Management Portal and management reporting Lead and develop a Contract Support Team, providing the necessary training and development to ensure effective delivery Update labour allocations to ensure accurate client reporting; holiday and sickness tracking/trending Lead the team performance through motivation and commitment providing knowledge and understanding to coach and support others Carry out Site inductions; hold Contract Support Team Meetings to share business updates and best practice; conduct Appraisals annually and Personal Development Plans as and when required Positively respond to both our internal and external customers (often in a matrix environment) through effective communication and personal accessibility/credibility Ensure company policies and procedures compliance making sure they are adhered to consistently throughout the Business Unit / Contract and Contract Support Team Deliver the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems, identify opportunities to enhance system efficiencies Experience Required: Hold academic passes with at least GCSE Maths and English or equivalent; higher educational qualifications to 'A' level (or equivalent) Highly computer literate with IT Skills to achieve key tasks and give the business a sound reporting base Superior written and verbal communication skills with strong oral presentation skills enabling the individual to work with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels Capable of working in a matrix environment; confidential and discrete approach Good understanding of the requirements of operating in a contract environment Management skills to maximise the performance of staff working directly for them and others Self-motivated and ambitious; results/ task orientated, with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently with excellent time management and organisational skills Calm manner with ability to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities The individual must be willing to undertake travel as the role/business requires About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions: As one of the business units in CBRE, Global Workplace Solutions provides end-to-end services across the complete lifecycle of the workplace, helping to improve business operations and reduce cost. As a one-stop solutions provider with a broad array of long-term customers and customized services, Global Workplace Solutions has delivered US$3 billion in savings to customers over the past ten years. CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices worldwide. Application Process: Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role. No agencies please. #GWSEMEA