Finance Lead

JLL•Chicago, IL

4d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Finance Lead on JLL's Global FP&A team, you'll be at the center of our enterprise-wide financial reporting and analysis function, directly supporting CFO-cycle deliverables and senior leadership decision-making. This role offers the unique opportunity to gain comprehensive visibility across JLL's operating segments while owning critical reporting processes that drive strategic business decisions. Working closely with the Finance Director and cross-functional partners, you'll synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that inform executive strategy. If you're an analytical problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on a global organization's financial narrative, this role offers both challenge and growth potential in equal measure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
6–10 years of progressive finance experience focused on financial reporting and analysis.
Demonstrated ownership of recurring reporting deliverables in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Experience working within or alongside enterprise-level FP&A functions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong financial modeling and variance analysis capabilities.
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior audiences.
Proven track record of managing multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining accuracy under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence across functions without direct authority.
Experience coordinating work across cross-functional or matrixed teams.
Proactive mindset and history of identifying and driving process improvements.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
Exposure to segment or business unit reporting strongly preferred.
Real estate industry experience and familiarity with JLL's business model and operating segments.
Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SmartView, or Oracle OCI.
Prior exposure to CFO-cycle reporting packages or board-level materials preparation.
Background in consolidation processes and enterprise financial systems.
Experience mentoring or developing junior analysts.
Familiarity with risk and opportunity tracking frameworks and risk-adjusted forecasting methodologies.
Track record of implementing automation or process efficiency improvements in recurring reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly actuals and forecast commentary with variance analysis, crafting clear narratives on key business drivers across JLL's operating segments.
Manage J10 reporting and AR Metrics on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment while analyzing trends and escalating material variances to stakeholders.
Support the consolidation engine during monthly close cycles to ensure accurate aggregation of segment financials for downstream reporting.
Serve as a core contributor to executive-facing deliverables including the GEB Deck, Forecast Deck, and ARC Deck, collaborating with team members to maintain data integrity and develop compelling narratives.
Conduct quarterly deep-dive analyses on segment financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities while maintaining the risk-adjusted forecasting framework and R&O register.
Coordinate work across FDP and JBS analyst teams, reviewing outputs and ensuring deliverable quality while mentoring team members through shifting priorities.
Build strong partnerships with segment finance leads and the broader Global FP&A team, translating complex financial results into accessible insights that drive business understanding and continuous process improvement.