Senior Financial Analyst

JLL•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its PDS Finance team. The role serves as a financial business partner to PDS leadership across multiple regions, supporting business analysis, financial metrics, and the company’s growth objectives. It focuses on P&L analysis, forecasting, strategic planning, reporting, and delivering insights to support regional operations and decision-making. The position is onsite, primarily in Los Angeles, California, with Chicago, Illinois listed as a secondary location. The expected compensation is $85,000–$95,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 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, with 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 broader implications.
High proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial real estate or a professional services environment.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle systems.
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 when managing multiple tasks and special projects.

Responsibilities

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