Analyste financier(ère) principal(e) / Analyste financier principal

JLL • Montreal, QC

9d • 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. The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Finance Director and is a collaborative team member supporting business analysis and planning for JLL's Canada Markets & Capital Markets business. As part of the finance business partnering team, this role supports business leaders in Markets & Capital Markets with decision making, forecasting, analysis, and results presentation. This role requires strong verbal and written communication skills, effective organizational and time management skills, demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt, and the highest standards of behavior and work ethic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field (or relevant experience) with a minimum of 5 years' experience
• Experience in software tools: Enterprise Planning Software (EPM), and financial reporting software
• Strong financial/analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• French language knowledge required
• Must handle multiple tasks, manage time effectively, and establish priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Seeks to understand drivers that move margins and actively manages to improve bottom line efficiencies
• Ability to work with a variety of customers, including sales professionals and business leadership
• Makes timely decisions balancing effectiveness with efficiency
• Drives to effective solutions with urgency
• Experience supporting ongoing efforts surrounding accounts receivable collections and commission payment processing
• Oral and/or written interactions with tenants or external partners based outside Quebec (for example, service providers, law firms, peers, bankers, brokerage firms, credit analysis firms, credit agencies, non-French-speaking clients, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for business leaders to support decision making
• Support development of financial forecasts – both full year plans and quarterly/rolling forecasts
• Analyze performance data to forecast and identify trends
• Conduct financial modeling, analysis, and compilation of quantitative data
• Work with business leaders and senior members of the finance team to develop regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal reports, graphs, charts and presentations
• Contribute to the timely and accurate preparation of month-end deliverables and monthly financial packages
• Act as advisor and strategic partner to business partners on financial and operational matters

What This Job Offers

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