Senior Financial Analyst

JLL•Chicago, IL

23h•Remote

About The Position

As a Financial Analyst at JLL, you'll serve as a critical partner in driving financial insight and operational excellence across our organization. This role combines hands-on financial analysis with strategic reporting, supporting leadership teams in making data-driven decisions that directly impact JLL's business performance. You'll be at the center of our budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes—transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your analytical capabilities while collaborating with diverse teams and contributing to cost-savings initiatives that strengthen JLL's competitive position in the commercial real estate industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
Up to 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or accounting functions
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation, and financial modeling
Demonstrated financial competency with detailed operational understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with proven ability to identify discrepancies and maintain data integrity in complex financial datasets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make effective decisions and translate financial data into strategic recommendations
Advanced oral and written communication skills, with ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in commercial real estate, property management, or corporate finance environments
Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and business intelligence tools (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms)
Understanding of forecast accuracy metrics and financial performance reporting best practices
Demonstrated project management capabilities and experience supporting cross-functional initiatives
Strong interpersonal sensitivity and customer service orientation, with ability to build collaborative relationships across organizational levels
Flexibility and adaptability in managing multiple priorities, shifting deadlines, and ad-hoc requests
Process improvement mindset with experience identifying and implementing workflow efficiencies

Responsibilities

Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports, creating compelling graphs, charts, and presentations that communicate key performance indicators to internal stakeholders
Run daily reporting and forecasting activities, maintaining and continuously enhancing existing reporting frameworks to improve accuracy and efficiency
Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing Budget versus Actual spending and Forecast versus Actual spending, identifying tactical opportunities, financial gaps, and potential risks
Support the development of automation strategies and streamlined reporting processes that preserve data integrity while reducing manual effort and cycle time
Organize and maintain comprehensive team data collection systems, ensuring reporting accuracy and facilitating clear communication across multiple organizational levels
Participate in annual budget planning preparation and development, assisting leaders in researching budget corrections and collaborating with cross-functional partners to implement necessary changes
Drive cost-savings and process improvement initiatives, developing and distributing best practices documentation and user support materials for financial reporting tools and methodologies