Senior Finance Lead

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Senior Finance Lead - Project & Development Services (PDS)

Location:Charlotte NC (hybrid work arrangement required)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Finance Leader to join the Americas Project & Development Services (PDS) Finance team within JLL. This strategic role combines comprehensive financial business partnering leadership and executive advisory responsibilities to support the PDS business across the Americas region. As a key member of the finance business partnering team you will provide data-driven insights reporting and strategic guidance to support business leaders in planning and decision-making to drive revenue growth and bottom-line margin expansion.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities exceptional communication skills solid financial and business acumen and a strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive decision-making. We seek a collaborative self-starter interested in advancing their finance career while building strong partnerships with business and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership & Advisory

• Act as trusted advisor to PDS business leadership facilitating executive-level meetings and providing strategic insights aligned with organizational goals

• Provide proactive analysis and commentary on business performance demonstrating strong understanding of industry and end-market segments

• Support new business initiatives investments and M&A activity

• Lead strategic analysis on growth strategies and corresponding investment requirements

• Provide guidance on contracting commercial models pricing structures and operational processes

• Lead ad-hoc projects for AMR business leaders providing proactive insights and actionable approaches to understand and project business performance

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead development of annual financial plans and rolling forecasts coordinating with business partners and regional finance teams

• Produce comprehensive pipeline analysis and conversion metrics to enable accurate revenue forecasting

• Develop monthly financial packages and performance metrics for leadership including trend analysis business drivers variance analysis and updated outlook

• Drive understanding and implementation of strategy with focus on revenue profit margin and cash flow optimization

• Support rigorous financial analysis of forecast assumptions historical performance and sales acceleration opportunities

Reporting & Analytics

• Provide data insights and reporting to support business planning and decision-making identifying key margin drivers through value-added analysis

• Drive improvements and enhancements in reporting analytics and dashboards to support business leadership decision-making

• Implement best practices for various ad-hoc analyses and systematic KPI development and tracking

• Enhance processes as key driver of integration and growth for Real Estate Management Services (REMS) clients and industry verticals

• Collaborate with finance counterparts globally as well as corporate finance

Technology & Process Improvement

• Drive implementation and utilization of financial systems tools and technologies to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency

• Demonstrate commitment to process improvement and problem-solving initiatives

• Support business case creation and accountability frameworks

Stakeholder Management

• Demonstrate high level of partnership with business leadership operations and regional finance teams

• Effectively communicate complex information to executive audiences tailoring messaging to stakeholders

• Anticipate and proactively address executive stakeholder concerns with diplomacy and tact

• Serve as a finance business partner for one or more PDS regional/market business line P&Ls

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field

• 8-12 years of progressive finance experience with demonstrated direct or indirect leadership

• Strong financial and business acumen

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights

• Experience with financial planning modeling forecasting and analysis

• Collaborative mindset with ability to build cross-functional partnerships and relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or relevant advanced degree

• Experience in the commercial real estate industry professional services investment banking or private equity

• Global or regional finance experience with matrix reporting relationships

• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and analytics tools

• Experience with executive-level stakeholder management

This role offers significant opportunity for career advancement and professional development within JLLs PDS Finance organization with the potential to impact business strategy and drive meaningful results across the Americas region.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were 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 prioritizes mental physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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