Client Finance Lead

Overview

The Client Finance Lead is a senior leadership role, with oversight of a key client account. This role will have direct responsibility for leading the EMEA finance team. The Client Finance Lead is the financial liaison between the JLL Operational Team and the Client. Responsible for the implementation and execution of accounting processes and programs designed to ensure the appropriate level of accuracy, tracking and control over the operating expenses and capital expenditures of the client account.

They are also responsible for accounting compliance, and all JLL Corporate finance deliverables for the client account including budgeting, forecasting and monthly variance analysis.

• Provide clear direction and strategic financial advice to the JLL team working on the Client.
• Liaise and support the Client's primary financial managers/units.
• Ensure the team is structured to maintain & exceed the client's financial expectations.
• Develop and maintain all relevant policies and procedures with respect to all financial & support services associated with the Client.
• Implement all new processes and procedures as required by JLL finance.
• Be proactive in developing and managing client / business unit relationships ensuring that the expected service levels are achieved across the region.
• Encourage an environment that supports teamwork, financial transparency, cooperation & performance excellence across the region.
• Manage and coach the team to ensure high staff morale, trust, work ethics, clear goals and performance reviews.
• Develop IPMP and succession plans for all roles in the JLL client finance team.
• Manage relationship with central finance & ensure a good working relationship.
• Support and coordinate the activities of the finance team across EMEA, including information, report production and financial administration.
• Ensure that accurate and timely financial information is provided to all members of the management team.
• Production of annual budgets in conjunction with the JLL team and client finance team.
• Understand the Client's accounting structure and system.
• Develop, maintain & deliver in a timely manner the Client's approved financial reports across the region.
• Coordinate and track cost savings initiatives for the region and globe.
• Data management, policies & procedures & audit: ensure data integrity and audit data from time to time; ensure process and system controls are in place to guarantee the integrity of all transactions.
• Ensure all financial accounting and reporting is audit-worthy and aligned with recognized quality management processes.
• Ensure all finance staff are well trained on the financial systems and are effectively able to extract data.
• Balance Sheet and P&L reporting; ownership of the profitability of the client account; ensure data integrity of the balance sheet.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion; manage and optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.
• Ensure robust financial controls including cash reconciliations, all balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with SOX reporting.
• Production of annual budgets in conjunction with JLL team and client finance team.
• Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet for both the client and Corporate; ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion.
• Invoice payment & processing: manage the payment of all operating invoices in a timely manner, in accordance with legal obligations; develop and maintain guidelines and manuals for the client’s payable/receivable process; ensure timely processing of JLL invoices, including monitoring the client’s receivable.

• English language essential;
  Polish or other language a plus.
• Qualified Accountant.
• Previous EMEA or international experience essential.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar position.
• Good experience of accounting and banking systems.
• Demonstrated financial competency at both a strategic and detailed level of operation.
• Decision maker - motivated by objectives.
• Demonstrated competency in planning and management.