Senior Finance Analyst

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. 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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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. Senior Financial Analyst - JLL Location: Remote What this job involves: As a Senior Financial Analyst at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across our global commercial real estate platform. This position combines advanced financial modeling, strategic analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support critical business decisions that shape JLL's market leadership. You'll work directly with senior leadership teams, providing insights that influence investment strategies, operational efficiency, and client solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise while contributing to JLL's mission of reimagining the world of real estate to create a better world for our clients, our people, and our communities. What your day-to-day will look like: - Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for real estate investments, acquisitions, and portfolio analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with JLL standards - Prepare comprehensive financial reports, variance analyses, and executive dashboards that inform strategic decision-making across business lines - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Sourcing and others to analyze performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities - Lead monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including budget vs. actual analysis and forecasting updates for assigned portfolios - Conduct detailed market research and competitive analysis to support client presentations and internal strategic initiatives - Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 6 years of progressive financial analysis experience Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial modeling, pivot tables, and advanced formulas; experience with financial software systems (E-1, Bottomline, Peoplesoft) Proven track record in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within finance or real estate environments Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting financial information to senior executives Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments Champion a culture of innovation by promoting the use of AI and automation to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and create scalable solutions Lead the development and optimization of processes, ensuring effective documentation, governance, and continuous improvement Drive accountability for deliverables across onshore and offshore teams through effective delegation, training, performance management, and communication Serve as a trusted business partner to leadership by providing timely updates, operational insights, and recommendations for process enhancements. Exhibit strong critical thinking, strategic problem-s