Analyst Real Estate Investment Banking / SCS

This job is with JLL, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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.

As a Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for preparation of analysis and reporting of financial performance of the client. You will serve as a key contributor to the coordination, analysis, reporting and presentation of the forecast and budget for senior management, as well as drive the development and enhancement of reporting tools and processes to efficiently provide various value-added analysis for management and for the client.

Specific accountabilities:

• Gather and compile operational and financial information on a monthly and quarterly basis and prepare various consolidated reports and variance analyses for various stakeholders (vs. budget, forecasts, prior year);
• Contribute to various quarterly presentations for JLL Senior Management and client;
• Assist the Director in the management of the budget process and ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of the forecasts and budget;
• Responsible for coordination analysis and consolidation of revenue and expense forecasting and budgeting; address identified gaps and recommend interventions to increase cost-effectiveness;
• Develop tools for the analysis and projection of financial results, analyse information and draft control reports to verify the quality of information;
• Manage and participate in the implementation of new systems, processes and reports in order to simplify processes and increase the agility of the group with a constant concern for value creation;
• Act as an Advisor-Representative of the Planning and Financial Analysis group and collaborate on technological projects with various departments;
• Support special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Key requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years experience in financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting;
• Experience in commercial real estate is preferred;
• Recognized professional accounting designation preferred;
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and proficiency with other applications of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint; SharePoint; Power BI/Query);
• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager and Advanced Forecasting and Budgeting, an asset;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to gather, interpret and synthesise various data points and sources;
• Strategic, innovative, challenge the status-quo and recommend improvements;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and deadline-driven;
• Work in a fast-paced and evolving environment;
• High energy with a positive attitude;
• Proficiency in English and French (spoken and written).

Location: On-site - London, GBR

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