Senior Finance Lead

JLL•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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 people and empowering them to thrive, 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 Finance Lead - Project & Development Services (PDS) Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid work arrangement required) Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Finance Leader to join the Americas Project & Development Services (PDS) Finance team within JLL. This strategic role combines comprehensive financial business partnering, leadership, and executive advisory responsibilities to support the PDS business across the Americas region. As a key member of the finance business partnering team, you will provide data-driven insights, reporting, and strategic guidance to support business leaders in planning and decision-making to drive revenue growth and bottom-line margin expansion. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, exceptional communication skills, solid financial and business acumen, and a strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive decision-making. We seek a collaborative self-starter interested in advancing their finance career while building strong partnerships with business and operations teams. This role offers significant opportunity for career advancement and professional development within JLL's PDS Finance organization, with the potential to impact business strategy and drive meaningful results across the Americas region. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Location: On-site –Charlotte, NC If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. 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. 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Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
8-12 years of progressive finance experience with demonstrated direct or indirect leadership
Strong financial and business acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights
Experience with financial planning, modeling, forecasting, and analysis
Collaborative mindset with ability to build cross-functional partnerships and relationships

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant advanced degree
Experience in the commercial real estate industry, professional services, investment banking or private equity
Global or regional finance experience with matrix reporting relationships
Advanced proficiency in financial systems and analytics tools
Experience with executive-level stakeholder management

Responsibilities

Act as trusted advisor to PDS business leadership facilitating executive-level meetings and providing strategic insights aligned with organizational goals
Provide proactive analysis and commentary on business performance demonstrating strong understanding of industry and end-market segments
Support new business initiatives, investments and M&A activity
Lead strategic analysis on growth strategies and corresponding investment requirements
Provide guidance on contracting commercial models, pricing structures, and operational processes
Lead ad-hoc projects for AMR business leaders, providing proactive insights and actionable approaches to understand and project business performance
Lead development of annual financial plans and rolling forecasts, coordinating with business partners and regional finance teams
Produce comprehensive pipeline analysis and conversion metrics to enable accurate revenue forecasting
Develop monthly financial packages and performance metrics for leadership, including trend analysis, business drivers, variance analysis, and updated outlook
Drive understanding and implementation of strategy with focus on revenue, profit, margin, and cash flow optimization
Support rigorous financial analysis of forecast assumptions, historical performance, and sales acceleration opportunities
Provide data, insights, and reporting to support business planning and decision-making, identifying key margin drivers through value-added analysis
Drive improvements and enhancements in reporting, analytics, and dashboards to support business leadership decision-making
Implement best practices for various ad-hoc analyses and systematic KPI development and tracking
Enhance processes as key driver of integration and growth for Real Estate Management Services (REMS) clients and industry verticals
Collaborate with finance counterparts globally as well as corporate finance
Drive implementation and utilization of financial systems, tools, and technologies to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
Demonstrate commitment to process improvement and problem-solving initiatives
Support business case creation and accountability frameworks
Demonstrate high level of partnership with business leadership, operations, and regional finance teams
Effectively communicate complex information to executive audiences, tailoring messaging to stakeholders
Anticipate and proactively address executive stakeholder concerns with diplomacy and tact
Serve as a finance business partner for one or more PDS regional/market business line P&Ls