Divisional Finance Director

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis processes for the division, providing strategic recommendations to the divisional president and executive leadership team.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while maintaining rigorous internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with business unit leaders to develop budgets, analyze operational performance, identify revenue opportunities, and implement cost optimization initiatives that enhance profitability.
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth while ensuring adequate resources and capabilities to support business needs.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and performance metrics reviews, translating financial results into clear business narratives and actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements across financial operations, leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency, accuracy, and the value delivered by the finance function.
• Collaborate with corporate finance, treasury, tax, and audit teams on enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring divisional alignment with JLL's financial policies, systems, and strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10-12 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role managing teams and budgets exceeding $100M.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling with proven ability to drive business performance through financial insights.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of building, developing, and retaining high-performing finance teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms; expert-level Excel skills and experience with business intelligence tools required.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence with ability to effectively present complex financial information to C‑suite executives and influence strategic decision-making.
• Commercial real estate, professional services, or related industry experience with understanding of revenue recognition, project accounting, and service‑based business models.