Finance Lead - Client Business Partner

The Finance Lead will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for a Facilities Management client account within JLL's Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division. This role serves as the primary finance business partner to the client, providing strategic insights, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and billing operations. The Finance Manager will manage client stakeholder relationships, coordinate with external client finance teams, and lead a team of finance professionals supporting the account.

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with client objectives and service delivery goals
• Partner with client leadership and JLL operations teams to drive business decisions through financial insights and performance analysis
• Lead annual budgeting processes and quarterly forecasting cycles, incorporating business drivers and market trends
• Provide strategic recommendations on cost optimization, pricing strategies, and service delivery models
• Client Management & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the primary finance point of contact for external client finance teams and senior stakeholders
• Present financial performance reports, variance analyses, and business insights to client leadership
• Manage client expectations regarding financial deliverables, billing accuracy, and reporting timelines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client finance departments to ensure seamless coordination

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the client account
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and root causes
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, JLL policies, and client-specific reporting requirements

• Oversee client billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoices
• Resolve billing disputes and coordinate with operations teams on pricing and contract terms
• Monitor revenue recognition and accounts receivable performance

• Lead and mentor finance analysts and other team members supporting the account
• Allocate responsibilities, set performance objectives, and conduct regular performance reviews
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the finance team

• Drive automation and process enhancements to improve financial reporting efficiency
• Ensure effective utilization of ERP systems and financial tools to support account management

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), MBA in Finance, or equivalent professional qualification required

• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–4 years in a managerial or business partnering role
• Demonstrated experience managing external client relationships and coordinating with client finance teams
• Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Experience leading and developing finance teams

• Background in Facilities Management, Real Estate Services, Property Management, or related service industries is highly desirable but not mandatory

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.