Performance / Commercial Analyst in Birmingham

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work.

Summary of Role

To analyse financial and operational data to provide actionable insights that drive business performance, optimise service delivery, and support strategic decision-making across the organisation. Bridge the gap between finance, operations, and business units to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

What you will be doing

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify variances, trends, and drivers of financial performance across service lines, business units, and geographic regions.
• Monitor key financial metrics.
• Analyse operational metrics such as service delivery efficiency, utilisation rates, productivity, quality indicators, and customer satisfaction scores.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for operational initiatives and improvement projects.
• Track and report on operational KPIs, creating dashboards and scorecards for stakeholder visibility.
• Collaborate with operations, service delivery, sales, and leadership teams to understand business challenges and opportunities.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• Support business case development for new services, contracts, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide analytical support during contract negotiations, pricing reviews, and client profitability assessments.
• Maintain and enhance financial and operational reporting systems, dashboards, and data visualisation tools.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across multiple sources and systems.
• Automate routine reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop ad-hoc analyses in response to management requests and emerging business questions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance analytical processes, reporting frameworks, and decision-making tools.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial and operational performance measurement.

What we will need from you

• Professional qualifications in Accounting, Business, Economics, or related quantitative field (or progress toward them) preferred but not essential (depending on work related experience).
• 3-5 years in financial analysis, management accounting, business analysis, or commercial finance role within a service organisation (essential).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering impactful insights that influenced business decisions.
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting systems (essential).
• Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data modelling (essential).
• Experience with business intelligence and visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) (essential).
• SQL or database query skills (desirable).
• Understanding of financial statements, management accounting principles, and cost analysis (essential).
• Statistical analysis and forecasting techniques (essential).
• Experience of working with Corrigo (desirable).
• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to synthesise complex data from multiple sources into coherent insights.
• Commercial acumen to understand business drivers and operational realities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly.
• Skilled at creating compelling presentations and visualisations for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of service business models, cost structures, and value drivers.
• Awareness of operational processes and service delivery metrics.
• Client and commercial mindset.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong cross-functional relationships.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• High integrity in handling confidential financial and operational information.

Reporting Relationships

This role will be Finance focused but will require close collaboration with Service Director, Service Managers, Commercial Managers, and other functional departments.

What you can expect in return

• Competitive & negotiable salary depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health care scheme.
• Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 16:00).

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

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritises mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL – We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally. Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.