Financial Analyst Job South Naperville Area Illinois USA,Finance & Banking

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What

this job involves:

As a 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 financial 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, including the use of TM1 software
Partner with senior leadership to prepare board presentations, and client reporting packages
Oversee and manage the small Capital Project work working directly with Project and Facility Managers
Any other duties as required due to changing client requests

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
2-4 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Estimated compensation for this position: 80,000 – 96,000 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate…