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Regional Finance Lead

Work Dynamics

What this job involves

Business Partnering and Finance Management

• Support the Regional Account Director, onsite FM leads, and functional teams in business, operational, and financial decision-making, risk mitigation, and other financial advice
• Ensure the timely production of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for the portfolio
• Manage daily expenditure for both Opex and Capex
• Complete month-end closing and reporting to a high standard
• Deliver training to the onsite FM team to ensure finance processes are well implemented and risk-free
• Monitor and review financial KPIs
• Implement and improve financial processes
• Ensure the Finance team supports ongoing cost-saving projects, including their identification, monitoring, and analysis
• Support the Regional Account Director in delivering finance management at the regional level, from both the JLL and client perspectives
• Handle ad hoc queries from JLL or the client

Reporting / Forecasting / Planning

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting and variance analyses for client and corporate requirements
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for both client and corporate requirements

Data Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of system data across the region, and audit data periodically
• Ensure that appropriate processes and system controls are planned, implemented, and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions
• Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit-ready and in keeping with recognised quality management processes
• Ensure that finance staff are well trained on the financial systems and able to extract data readily

People Management

• Provide effective strategic leadership and direction to the JLL onsite Finance team
• Hire, coach, and mentor the team

What this job involves

• Maintain all relevant policies and procedures for financial and support services.
• Prepare a quarterly outlook of key metrics that reflects updated business scenarios, flagging risks promptly and recommending actions to close any gaps against targets.
• Help prepare short- and medium-term plans in partnership with business and functional leaders.
• Identify key stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and provide strategic solutions.
• Lead the planning cycle (budgeting and forecasting), including P&L statements, cash flow, and working capital.
• Manage business and client escalations, and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided to all members of the management team.
• Drive continuous process improvement and pursue standardization and automation opportunities.
• Assess the team’s training needs and arrange training in a timely manner.
• Lead the baseline exercise during renewals.
• Engage with the business to provide insights for key decision-making and appropriate client finance solutions.
• Closely monitor transition-in and transition-out activities, stepping in wherever required.
• Ensure that the operating plan numbers are met in every business segment

Sounds like you? To apply you need to have:

• 10-15 years of finance experience
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience on a global finance project or program is an added advantage

What we can do for you:

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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