Business Partnership & Strategic Influence
Partner strategically with business leaders and key stakeholders across national and regional capital markets to drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth. As a key member of the UK Capital Markets Steering Committee, you will have a seat at the table where you actively contribute strategic insights and provide constructive challenge to shape business direction. This role demands independent engagement with senior leadership, confident presentation of insights, challenging assumptions, and driving accountability for results. You must possess gravitas and executive presence to effectively engage with senior stakeholders, commanding respect through expertise and strategic acumen. You will establish robust commercial frameworks and lead transformational change initiatives to ensure delivery of critical operational, commercial, and financial objectives. Additionally, you will help upskill our business teams on finance terminology to deepen understanding of JLL metrics and drive profitable growth.
Performance Analytics & Business Intelligence
Deliver comprehensive business performance insights that unlock value and identify strategic opportunities. You will conduct deep‑dive analysis to assess risks, evaluate market dynamics, and incorporate perspectives from our internal Research team while forecasting future performance impacts. Your analytical expertise will enable data‑driven decision‑making across the UK Capital Markets business, transforming complex information into actionable intelligence that drives competitive advantage.
Financial Planning & Corporate Finance Excellence
Lead the evolution of our budgeting and forecasting capabilities, driving accuracy and strategic foresight. Lead the development of long‑term financial plans that incorporate the business’s strategic pillars and serve as the driving force behind these critical planning initiatives. You will work with and enhance existing pipeline reporting models, cost forecasting, and provide expert support for revenue recognition matters in partnership with Controllership and the Centre of Excellence. You will also ensure visibility and accuracy of commissions throughout the year and optimise working capital by enabling more timely invoice raising.
Strategic Business Development
Conduct critical assessments of all Capital Markets sub‑segments to identify high‑potential growth areas and optimisation opportunities within a three‑year strategic horizon. Architect comprehensive growth strategies focused on enhancing profitability in both absolute terms and percentage margins. Play a key role in talent acquisition strategy, evaluating ROI and payback periods of strategic hires while supporting leadership in investment decisions that drive sustainable competitive advantage.
Global Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange
As the Capital Markets Finance Business Partner for the largest market outside of the US, you will work closely with the Capital Markets FP&A lead for Eurasia to drive mutual value creation. Proactively bring innovative ideas to the table for efficiency improvements and enhanced profitability that can be scaled and implemented across other J10 leasing markets. Champion the adoption of best practices and insights from other markets into the UK & Ireland business, ensuring continuous improvement through global knowledge exchange. Cultivate strong partnerships with Eurasia and Global Capital Markets FP&A teams and facilitate cross‑market collaboration to drive innovation and strategic insights.
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA Essential)
- Prior experience in an analytical and business partnering position
- Strong core business skills including influencing, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
- Proven track record of helping drive efficiency
- Dynamic, driven, and self‑responsible individual
- Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
- Advanced Excel skills – high attention to detail and able to present numbers to senior management / stakeholders
Location: On-site – London, GBR
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