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. 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. Global Client Finance DirectorRole summaryThe Client Finance Director is a senior leadership role. You will act as a strategic business partner to the Real Estate Management Services EMEA team to provide financial and strategic support to the business leaders. The role is critical to the success of the Client relationship through driving informative decisions based on the current spend plan, navigating through Client priorities, market conditions and strategic business plans with oversight of a key client account. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership and TeamProvide clear direction and strategic Financial advice to the EMEA team. Promote a culture of teamwork and collaborate across other accounts within JLL in adopting/sharing of best practices. Manage Annual Compensation planning process in conjunction with EMEA Account Director and HR Teams. Proactively develop and manage both external and internal client/business unit relationships ensuring that the expected services are delivered across region consistent with the contractual scope of services and within budgets. Actively encourage an environment that supports teamwork, functional integration, financial transparency, co-operation & performance excellence across the account. Key financial/accounting liaison for Business Unit Executives, Product Line owners and Corporate Finance Teams. Budgeting, Reporting and Financial PerformanceLead Budget/Forecast process and define timing, outputs and targets for client deliverables. Work with the Operations Groups to determine cost of delivery and identify cost reduction opportunitiesCollaborate with the global lead on alignment around financial best practices to achieve streamlined processes and global consistency. Produce accurate financial reports, including operational and financial performance results, variance analysis (Actual vs. Provide and interpret monthly financial and operational results and develop metrics and KPIs that support business insights and decision making including highlighting risks and opportunities to management in regular reviews and translate financial results into action planning with follow up. Drive performance against financial KPIs including Budget overspend, Financial Compliance and delivery of insights. Transformation / Continuous Improvement. Identify and drive transformation projects and look for innovations within area of responsibility to add value to the client and the JLL business. Governance, Controls & Compliance, Policies & Procedures and AuditSupport client governance programme to ensure compliance to the MSA.Contribute to Contract Change Control Process. Work with Regional Tax team to ensure compliance and control in Cross Border charges/transactions. KEY RESULT AREASTimely analysis and insightful commentary of platform, delivery and recovery financial results to the C-Ops LT team, Finance Director, Operations. Ability to report consistently with action orientated cost insights and financial analysis. Proactive resolution of daily financial and operational issues and act as a change agent to both the C-Ops LT and finance teamImbedded and active member of the Client Operations management team for your area of responsibility ensuring financial processes remain relevant. KEY SELECTION CRITERIAIdeal ExperienceQualified Accountant with 7 to 10 years of experience in leading finance teamsExperience in partnering with business leadersAbility to work with and manage leaders and peers who work in different countries and regions. Previous EMEA or international experience essentialSound technical expertise in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and month end accounting. Must be a team player and can work well under uncertain environmentWorking knowledge of E1/PeopleSoft/ PAX is highly advantageousStrong accounting knowledge, US GAAP knowledge preferredDemonstrated superior client relationship skills (business partnering) and people management skillsA desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment. Strong communicator – good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills (English & local language), also an active listener#LI-JB2Location: At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Full time
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