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Client Finance Lead

JLL
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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 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.

Client Finance Lead

Role summary

The Client Finance Lead is a senior leadership role, with oversight of a key client account. This role will have direct responsibility for leading the EMEA finance team.

The Client Finance Lead is the financial liaison between the JLL Operational Team and the Client. Responsible for the implementation and execution of accounting processes and programs designed to ensure the appropriate level of accuracy, tracking and control over the operating expenses and capital expenditures of the client account. They are also responsible for accounting compliance, and all JLL Corporate finance deliverables for the client account including budgeting, forecasting and monthly variance analysis.

Responsibilities

Strategic Direction \& Management

Provide clear direction and strategic financial advice to the JLL team working on the Client.

Liaise and support the Client’s primary financial managers/units.

Ensure the team is structured to maintain \& exceed the client’s financial expectations.

Develop and maintain all relevant policies and procedures with respect to all financial \& support services associated with the Client.

Implement all new processes and procedures as required by JLL finance.

Relationship Management

Be proactive in developing and managing client / business unit relationships ensuring that the expected service levels are achieved across the region.

Encourage an environment that supports teamwork, financial transparency, co\-operation \& performance excellence across the region.

Manage and coach the team to ensure high staff morale, trust, work ethics, clear goals and performance reviews.

Develop IPMP and succession plans for all roles in the JLL client finance team.

Manage relationship with central finance \& ensure a good working relationship

Budgeting and Reporting – both Corporate and Client

Support and coordinate the activities of the finance team across EMEA: Information

Report production

Financial Administration

Ensure that accurate and timely financial information is provided to all members of the management team.

Production of annual budgets in conjunction with JLL team and client finance team.

Understand the Client’s accounting structure and system.

Develop, maintain \& deliver in a timely manner, the Client’s approved financial reports across the region.

Coordinate and track the cost savings initiatives for the region and Globe

Data Management, Policies \& Procedures \& Audit:

Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time

Ensure that appropriate process, systems controls and controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions

Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognized quality management processes

Ensure all finance staff are well trained on the financial systems \& are effectively able to extract data

JLL Reporting

Balance Sheet and P\&L reporting

Ownership on the profitability of the client account

Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet.

Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion

Manage and optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.

Ensure robust financial controls in place including Cash Reconciliations, all Balance sheet reconciliations \& compliance with SOX reporting

Production of annual budgets in conjunction with JLL team and client finance team.

Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet for both the client and Corporate.

Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion

Invoice Payment \& Processing

Ensure the management of payment of all operating invoices in a timely manner, in accordance with legal obligations.

Develop and maintain all necessary guidelines and manuals associated with the Clients payable / receivable process.

Ensure the timely processing of the JLL invoices, including monitoring the Clients receivable.

Requirements

Customer service orientation essential

English language essential, Polish or other language a plus

Qualified Accountant

Previous EMEA or international experience essential

Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position

Good experience of accounting and banking systems

Demonstrated financial competency at both a strategic \& detailed level of operation

Decision maker \- motivated by \& objectives focused

Demonstrated competency in planning \& management

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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 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.

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