[Hiring] Client Finance Manager @JLL

Role Description

The Client Finance Manager is a senior leadership role, with oversight of one client account. This role oversees a geographically dispersed team across multiple countries in EMEA regions and has direct responsibility for leading the finance team.

The Client Finance Manager is the financial liaison between the JLL Operational Team and the Client. Responsibilities include:

• Implementation and execution of accounting processes and programs to ensure accuracy, tracking, and control over operating expenses and capital expenditures.
• Accounting compliance and all JLL Corporate finance deliverables for the client account including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis.

What this job involves:

• 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.
• Relationship Management:
  • Develop and manage client/business unit relationships ensuring expected service levels are achieved across the region.
  • Encourage an environment that supports teamwork, financial transparency, cooperation & performance excellence.
  • 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.
• Budgeting and Reporting – both Corporate and Client:
  • Support and coordinate the activities of the finance team across the Globe and EMEA.
  • Ensure 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 the Client’s approved financial reports across the region.
  • Coordinate and track cost savings initiatives for the region.
• Data Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit:
  • Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time.
  • Maintain appropriate processes, systems controls, and controls to guarantee the integrity of all transactions.
  • Ensure 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.
  • Own reporting on profitability of the client account.
  • Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet.
  • Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion.
  • Manage and optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.
  • Ensure robust financial controls including Cash Reconciliations, all Balance sheet reconciliations & compliance with SOX reporting.
• Invoice Payment & Processing:
  • Ensure the management of payment of all operating invoices in a timely manner, including payment of rental to landlords.
  • Support the client in the setup & management of inter-departmental cross charging.
  • Develop and maintain all necessary guidelines and manuals associated with the Clients payable/receivable process.
  • Ensure timely processing of the JLL invoices, including monitoring the Clients receivable.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation essential.
• Previous EMEA or international experience essential.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position (working with international teams and clients).
• University degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or equivalent and Qualified Member of Professional Accounting Association (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Experience in managing a team of 2-5 people.
• Strong leadership skills working with a dynamic team directly and by influencing indirectly stakeholders.
• Motivated, positive, and flexible in approach to work and able to develop others.
• Demonstrated financial competency at both a strategic & detailed level of operation.
• Decision maker - motivated by & objectives focused.
• Demonstrated competency in planning & management.
• Self-supporting; diligent; can deliver to tight deadlines.
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in Office tools, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.

Benefits

• Join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where success is achieved together.
• Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits, and pay.
• Opportunity to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences.