Senior Financial Analyst

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
200 East Randolph Street (Show on map)
Sep 08, 2025
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. Senior Financial Analyst - JLL What this job involves: Join JLL as a Senior Financial Analyst and become a critical business partner driving financial excellence for one of our premier client accounts. In this role, you'll be the financial expert who ensures accurate cost reporting and budgeting while serving as a trusted advisor to Account Leadership, Site Leadership, and Client Personnel. You'll analyze cost trends, identify variances, and provide strategic insights that directly impact business decisions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, develop sophisticated financial models, and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional client service through financial expertise and want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic CRE environment, this role is perfect for you. What your day-to-day will look like: Collaborate with site teams and Finance personnel to develop comprehensive forecasts and budgets across all cost categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports, creating compelling presentations, charts, and analytical documents for both internal stakeholders and client leadership Execute day-to-day reporting and forecasting activities, maintaining accuracy in headcount tracking and associated labor costs while ensuring proper client cost allocation Conduct detailed variance analysis for monthly budget performance, providing clear explanations and actionable insights to leadership teams Lead annual budget planning preparation and development processes, working cross-functionally to ensure comprehensive and accurate financial planning Manage data integrity initiatives and implement process re-engineering opportunities to streamline reporting while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy Serve as primary advisor on labor cost matters, partnering with sites and Finance teams to ensure all cost changes are properly documented and client-approved Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required Minimum of 5 years of relevant financial analysis experience, preferably in corporate or client-facing environments Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PeopleSoft systems Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated presentation capabilities to internal and external stakeholders Solid accounting fundamentals and experience with budget development and variance analysis Proven ability to manage conflict resolution and develop creative solutions to complex client issues Preferred Qualifications: CPA certification and/or MBA degree Experience with JD Edwards E1 General Ledger system Background in commercial real estate or facilities management financial analysis Experience with financial reporting automation and process improvement initiatives Knowledge of labor cost management and workforce analytics Client services experience with demonstrated commitment to service excellence Experience working in diverse, collaborative team environments with multiple stakeholders What you can expect from us We succeed together-across the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay. We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today! Estimated total compensation for this position: 80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD per year The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data . Location: Remote -Chicago, IL If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! 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