Senior Financial Analyst

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Global Senior Financial Analyst – JLL

Location: Hybrid in San Jose, Chicago, or Raleigh

What this job involves:

• The Global Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key financial partner driving business performance across JLL's diverse global operations. This strategic role combines deep analytical expertise with collaborative leadership to deliver critical financial insights that shape decision-making at the highest levels.
• You'll work directly with regional finance teams and senior leadership to ensure financial transparency, accuracy, and alignment with corporate objectives while supporting JLL's continued growth and client success across multiple markets and service lines.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead monthly global financial reporting processes, coordinating with regional finance teams and business leaders to ensure timely and accurate consolidated reporting
• Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly performance reports that highlight key financial drivers, emerging trends, and strategic risks and opportunities for executive leadership
• Build, maintain, and enhance sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and critical business decisions across global operations
• Analyze global revenue patterns, cost structures, and margin trends to identify actionable insights that drive operational improvements and profitability optimization
• Support regional finance teams during month-end close activities, including detailed variance analysis, accrual reviews, and development of clear financial commentary
• Develop and refine standardized global reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs that provide consistent visibility into business performance across all regions
• Present financial findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership teams, translating complex data into clear, actionable business insights

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or closely related field with strong quantitative foundation
• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or equivalent analytical roles with increasing responsibility
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems including SAP, Oracle, PowerBI, or similar enterprise platforms with demonstrated modeling expertise
• Proven experience working effectively in fast-paced, matrixed global organizations with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail with ability to manage multiple complex projects and tight deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to exceptional client service standards and business partnership principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA certification demonstrating advanced financial expertise and professional commitment
• Experience in commercial real estate, professional services, or similar client-focused industries with complex global operations
• Advanced data visualization and business intelligence tools experience beyond standard reporting platforms
• Previous exposure to international financial reporting standards and multi-currency operations
• Leadership or mentoring experience with junior finance team members or cross-functional project teams
• Strong presentation skills with experience delivering financial insights to C-level executives and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and system implementation projects

Estimated compensation for this position:

100,000.00 – 110,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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