Senior Financial Analyst

JLL • Los Angeles, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its PDS Finance team as a financial business partner. The role supports critical business analysis and metrics and involves working directly with PDS leadership across multiple regions. The analyst contributes to financial excellence and JLL’s growth objectives through P&L analysis, forecasting, strategic planning, and reporting. The position is on-site, primarily in Los Angeles, California, with Chicago, Illinois, also listed as a secondary location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar financial analyst role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, with demonstrated application.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to work effectively with sales professionals and business leadership.
• Self-starter mentality and ability to excel in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand and communicate big-picture implications.
• High proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial real estate or a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle systems.
• Previous experience with financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Ability to develop efficient processes through automation and simplification while preserving data integrity.
• Experience with pipeline management and transaction tracking.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Flexibility and adaptability in managing multiple tasks and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial business partner to PDS leadership and teams across various regions.
• Produce accurate monthly financial statements and comprehensive variance analysis, including revenue schedules, labor reports, and expense reviews.
• Support the development of annual financial plans and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide data, insights, and reporting for business planning and decision-making, including identifying margin drivers through value-added reporting and analysis.
• Partner with Controllership and Finance Operations on balance sheet reconciliations, revenue accuracy, and pipeline reporting.
• Improve and enhance reporting, analytics, and dashboards to support business leadership decision-making.
• Implement best practices for ad hoc analyses.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior