Assistant Finance Manager

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. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Job Description – Assistant Finance Manager
Summary

As a business partner to Account Director, you will provide strategic finance support by delivering insightful financial analysis and operational improvement across client accounts.

Key responsibilities:
Business Partnering

• Be the trusted financial advisor to Account Director, providing data-driven insights to support decision making
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including operation teams, shared service centres and third party service providers
• Identify financial risks and opportunities through analysis of performance indicators
• Develop understanding of client accounts to propose initiatives that enhance financial performance
• Propose and implement process improvements to optimise efficiency and effectiveness

Financial Management & Control

• Manage vendor payments and monthly billing in compliance with JLL policies and guidelines
• Monitor accounts receivables to optimise cash flow
• Ensure robust documentation that meet audit requirements and maintain integrity of all financial transactions through effective processes

Month End Closing

• Lead the month-end closing process (expense/revenue accrual etc) for assigned client accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Investigate and resolve unusual variances or accounting issues
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, local reporting standards and client contractual requirements

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and present month end financial packages with meaningful variance analysis for internal stakeholders and clients (if required)
• Partner with account leadership to develop comprehensive annual budget
• Maintain rolling forecasts that accurately reflect current performance and future opportunities
• Adhoc scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis

Sound like you? Here is what we’re looking for:
Strong analytical mindset with good attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving abilities with data-driven approach
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Able to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations

Qualifications
University degree or professional qualification in accounting, finance or relevant field (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
Minimum 2-3 years of financial experience
Experienced in navigating complex matrix environments
Business partnering and commercial finance experience is added advantage

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 prioritizes 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 honored 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.