Manager - Property Finance
About this role
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Why we're hiring:
We are seeking an experienced and articulate Finance Manager to join our Global Real Estate Finance team in Mumbai. In this role, you will hold key ownership of real estate cost tracking and business casing, with specialized expertise in IFRS 16 (Leases) and modelling sublease arrangements across multiple global jurisdictions. The role would also involve engaging with out global FP&A function to help model long term plans and company wide establishment tracking.
This position requires exceptional communication and presentation capabilities across a global network of properties from the World Trade Centre in New York to large London campuses. You will collaborate daily with global stakeholders—including Global Real Estate Leads, Regional Finance Directors, and Executive Leadership—translating complex international lease accounting data into clear, visual, and compelling executive presentations.
What you'll be doing:
Global IFRS 16 & Sublease Technical Accounting
• Global Portfolio Ownership: Drive technical accounting and financial compliance under IFRS 16 across the enterprise’s global real estate and asset lease portfolio. • Sublease Accounting Management: Manage complex global subleasing transactions, including derecognition of head-lease ROU assets, evaluation of net investment in subleases (finance vs. operating classification), and foreign currency impacts across regions. • Technical Guidance: Serve as the SME on international lease standard updates, lease vs. buy models, and landlord concessions for regional operational teams.