JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

With new business growth, we are seeking expressions of interest for an experienced Finance professional to join us as our National Finance Manager in our Melbourne team.

This is a pivotal role for our Australia business. You will be a key business partner to the Client and a member of our Account leadership team, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the account and its operations.

Please note this is an Expressions of Interest – the recruitment process is due to commence late January and target to conclude in February - March 2025.

What this role involves:

• Management and administration of the Service Provider Agreement between Client and JLL
• Management of contract variations process including pricing, documentation and approval.
• Manage Corporate Month End, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Management of Client Finance scope as outlined in the Service Provider Agreement
• Management of vendor payments and service levels of JLL internal and external suppliers.
• Ownership of key account performance reporting including KPIs and the Savings and Innovations tracker.
• Run the Contract Management meetings and ensure actions are agreed and closed with the client on a timely basis.
• Manage Finance client relationship to encourage partnering approach to work environment.
• Analyst team oversight driving continuous improvement around periodic and ad-hoc client reporting and related processes. (Forecast and Budget)
• Accountant team oversight driving continuous improvement around core accounting controls, processes and month end responsibilities.
• Shared Services team oversight ensuring processes and responsibilities are efficient and accurate.
• Outsourced Services oversight ensuring service levels are being met and critical issues / controls are being appropriately addressed and mitigated.
• Provide Client account systems strategy in conjunction with the wider JLL resources (Australia and International) and manage the implementation of all systems on the Client Account.
• Ensure the integrity of critical data between finance (JD Edwards) and other key systems (Helpdesk (Corrigo)).
• Provide effective leadership, direction and drive development of the JLL Finance team.
• Ensure that the team meets all audit requirements.
• Ensure the Finance team assists with all ad-hoc reporting and project requirements.

Sound like the job you are looking for? Before you apply it’s also worth knowing what we are looking for:

• 10 years post formal finance qualification experience (CA, CPA)
• Strong proven financial / commercial governance experience
• Prior experience to managing financial aspects of complex, fixed price contracts will be a distinct advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse range of client representatives and JLL stakeholders.
• Sound written and oral communication skills, and the capacity to deal with ambiguity and complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to own / manage multiple and complex deliverables on a daily and project basis.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work within tight / competing deadlines.
• Experience in managing and leading accounting or finance teams
• Sound IT and Excel proficiency

What you can expect from us:

• Great employee discounts off fitness & other renowned bands
• Active Social Club
• Well-being program
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices
• Flexible working

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ402154

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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!

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