Senior Financial Analyst

JLL•Cincinnati, OH

17d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 Financial Analyst – JLL Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite) What this job involves: As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting JLL's Procter & Gamble account, you'll serve as the financial backbone for a dynamic, client-focused team delivering facilities management excellence. This role positions you at the intersection of strategic financial planning and operational execution, where you'll partner with site leaders across the region to build budgets, drive cost optimization, and deliver insights that shape business decisions. You'll work directly with both JLL and P&G finance teams, becoming the go-to expert for budget analysis, forecasting accuracy, and financial integrity. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on a high-profile account while developing deep expertise in complex financial operations within a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, with 5-7 years of progressive finance or accounting experience including demonstrated budget management at an operational level.
Experience supporting facilities management or corporate real estate accounts preferred.
Advanced proficiency in SAP and JD Edwards financial systems, with expert-level Microsoft Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting functions.
Ability to navigate complex ERP environments and manage dual-system chart of accounts.
Proven track record of financial forecasting accuracy, variance analysis, and budget development.
Must demonstrate strong analytical competency with ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for operational leaders.
Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare executive-level financial reports, present findings to senior stakeholders, and build collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external clients. Must communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences.
Detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated initiative, autonomy, and accountability with a track record of meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within corporate client account structures or shared services environments, particularly supporting large global accounts.
Familiarity with Procter & Gamble's financial systems, governance processes, or facilities management operations is highly valued.
Knowledge of financial process automation tools and technologies. Experience identifying efficiency opportunities and implementing solutions that improve data integrity, reporting speed, or process standardization.
Understanding of facilities management cost structures including utilities, maintenance, capital projects, and service delivery models. Ability to analyze operational spend categories and their relationship to service-level agreements.
Professional certification progress toward CPA, CMA, or similar credentials. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in finance and accounting best practices.
Experience with cost optimization initiatives and savings identification methodologies. Track record of partnering with operational leaders to identify and implement financial improvements.
Customer service orientation with proven ability to build trusted advisor relationships. Experience managing client expectations and delivering solutions that balance financial discipline with operational needs.
Adaptability and change management skills with demonstrated ability to implement new processes, systems, or reporting requirements. History of embracing innovation and thinking outside traditional financial frameworks to solve business challenges.

Responsibilities

Managing the complete budget lifecycle, from supporting site leaders in annual budget construction through monitoring actual spend execution against plan and identifying variances that require corrective action. You'll ensure budgets align with contractual service conditions and conduct regular financial reviews and audits.
Developing and maintaining monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts for the account, performing variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. You'll consolidate regional site budgets and prepare comprehensive reports for site leaders, regional finance directors, and P&G Finance.
Serving as the primary point of contact for financial transaction accuracy across both P&G's SAP system and JLL's JD Edwards platform. You'll manage the chart of accounts, ensure proper invoicing processes, and verify that year-end accruals are recorded according to P&G guidelines.
Partnering with site leaders to identify cost reduction opportunities and drive savings initiatives that maximize account profitability. You'll develop detailed bridging documents analyzing site spend and funding from P&G, and confidently challenge P&G Finance on expenditure decisions when appropriate.
Building strong working relationships with the client and maintaining fully integrated collaboration with account teams including Facilities Management, Strategic Portfolio Management, Technical Management, Project Delivery Services, and Sourcing. You'll become an on-the-ground expert for individual sites and share this knowledge with management.
Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes, championing adoption of financial technology solutions that improve accuracy, speed, and data integrity across the account. You'll focus on continuous improvement and deliver results with exceptional quality and timeliness.
Supporting financial analysis for optimization projects, ensuring key performance indicators are achieved (particularly those associated with finance), and complying with activity schedules agreed between JLL Finance and P&G's Global Business Services Finance team.