Finance Director, Financial Management

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Finance Director M3 - Work Dynamics - JLL

What this job involves:

As a Finance Director within JLL's Work Dynamics business line, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and strategic decision-making for our client finance operations. This senior leadership position combines deep financial expertise with business partnership acumen to support JLL's mission of shaping the future of real estate for a better world.

You will oversee complex financial operations, lead high-performing teams, and provide critical insights that enable our clients to optimize their workplace strategies and real estate investments.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on both JLL's growth trajectory and our clients' success while working at the forefront of workplace transformation.

What your day-to-day will look like:

* Lead comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for multiple client portfolios within the Work Dynamics business line

* Partner with senior leadership and client stakeholders to provide strategic financial guidance and business insights that drive decision-making

* Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial statements

* Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and career development opportunities

* Analyze complex financial data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement across client accounts

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Technology, and Client Services to support business growth initiatives and operational excellence

* Present financial performance updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and key client stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred

* Minimum 8-10 years of progressive finance experience with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role managing teams

* Proven expertise in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a corporate or client services environment

* Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and regulatory compliance requirements

* Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools including ERP platforms, advanced Excel modeling, and business intelligence software

* Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a track record of developing high-performing finance teams

* Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse stakeholder audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in commercial real estate, facilities management, or professional services industry

* Knowledge of Work Dynamics, workplace strategy, or corporate real estate services

* Experience with client-facing finance roles and managing multiple client relationships simultaneously

* Familiarity with project finance, lease accounting, and real estate financial modeling

* Experience with financial system implementations and process improvement initiatives

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data visualization tools (Power

BI, Tableau)

* Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

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