Senior Financial Analyst

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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.  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.

As a Senior Financial Analyst at JLL, you'll serve as a vital financial partner who ensures fiscal precision and strategic clarity across our operations. This role sits at the intersection of planning and execution, where you'll track budgets, manage accruals, and maintain the financial integrity that keeps our business running smoothly. You'll provide critical variance analysis and identify financial risks—from purchase order imbalances to aged work orders—giving both our internal Finance Manager and Client leadership an accurate, real-time view of performance. At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and in this role, you'll collaborate across functions to strengthen financial processes while advancing your analytical expertise. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience that firsthand as you partner with Facility Management teams and finance colleagues to drive results that matter.

• Maintain and update account budgeting tools with high precision to ensure real-time accuracy of financial data

• Partner with the Lead Financial Analyst to conduct variance analysis, providing clear explanations for deviations between actual spend and forecasted figures

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts to align with client and organizational goals

• Monitor actual expenditures against budgets and forecasts, proactively identifying and reporting changes in the forecasting tool

• Collaborate with Facility Management teams to ensure all monthly accruals are captured accurately within the correct accounting period

• Monitor Purchase Order balances, identify shortages or overages, and provide data-driven recommendations for adjustments

• Flag aged work orders and accruals, working closely with FM teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and prevent payment delays

• Manage property purchase card transactions, including accurate coding and uploading of receipts

• Ensure all expenses are assigned to the correct Business Units and General Ledger codes to maintain reporting integrity

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in financial analysis or accounting

• Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms

• Google Sheets/Excel skills with strong financial modeling capabilities

• Strong financial and analytical skills with proven experience in variance analysis

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy with effective problem-solving abilities

• Advanced English level and communication skills, both oral and written

• Self-starter and team player with ability to bring alternate points of view to discussions

• Experience with PeopleSoft and JD Edwards financial systems

• Power BI experience for data visualization and financial reporting

• Background working in corporate real estate or facilities management environments

• Demonstrated success training and mentoring cross-functional teams on financial processes

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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!

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