Financial Analyst

JLL•Chicago, CO

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Join JLL's Work Dynamics as a Senior Financial Analyst, where you'll serve as a critical financial partner delivering exceptional analytical services to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. This role combines deep financial expertise with operational excellence, supporting strategic decision-making through comprehensive analysis, rigorous budgeting processes, and proactive financial oversight. As a key member of our finance team, you'll drive financial performance improvement initiatives while ensuring accurate reporting and maintaining the highest standards of service delivery. This presents an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to accelerate their career while working directly with senior executives and managing complex financial challenges in the dynamic commercial real estate industry.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Lead monthly reporting process by compiling and delivering timely financial updates to senior stakeholders, streamlining current processes to ensure consistent communication flow
Execute comprehensive month-end close activities, including review of month over month fluctuations, variance analysis, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting
Enhance divisional accountability by strengthening rigor around commentary requirements and follow-up actions from monthly close meetings
Produce detailed monthly financial statements with comprehensive variance analysis to identify trends and support executive decision-making
Growth Analysis & Performance Management Monitor and analyze organic growth opportunities at the Division level, tracking closure progress and identifying optimization strategies
Conduct in-depth sales and cost of sales analysis
Perform detailed cost structure analysis with specific focus on headcount optimization and non-reimbursed cost management
Develop performance improvement recommendations based on comprehensive data analysis and trend identification
Budget, Forecasting & Strategic Planning Develop comprehensive annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by analyzing operational history, incorporating strategic initiatives, and challenging divisional submissions for accuracy and completeness
Provide centralized oversight of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis across all Work Dynamics platforms, addressing current cost management challenges through enhanced visibility and control
Execute advanced trend analysis on revenue and cost patterns, identifying historical performance trends against plan and prior year results to inform future planning
Enhance monthly forecasting accuracy through rigorous analytical processes and collaborative partnerships with operational teams
Ad Hoc Analysis & Strategic Support Prepare executive presentations and ad hoc financial analyses to support senior decision-maker needs and strategic initiatives