Location: Remote
What this job involves:
As a Senior Financial Analyst at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across our global commercial real estate platform. This position combines advanced financial modeling, strategic analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support critical business decisions that shape JLL's market leadership. You'll work directly with senior leadership teams, providing insights that influence investment strategies, operational efficiency, and client solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise while contributing to JLL's mission of reimagining the world of real estate to create a better world for our clients, our people, and our communities.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for portfolio analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with JLL standards
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and variance analyses that inform strategic decision-making across business lines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations to analyze performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities
- Lead monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including budget vs. actual analysis and forecasting updates for assigned portfolios
- Partner with senior leadership to prepare board presentations, and client reporting packages
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 4-6 years of progressive financial analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial modeling, pivot tables, and advanced formulas; experience with financial software systems (E1, Corrigo, Azara, TM1)
- Proven track record in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within corporate finance or real estate environments
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting financial information to senior executives
- Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification demonstrating commitment to financial excellence
- Previous experience in commercial real estate and facility management
- Proficiency in advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar business intelligence platforms
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting standards, particularly as they relate to real estate
- Project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and process improvements