Senior Financial Analyst

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Senior Financial Analyst - JLL

What this job involves:

As a Financial Analyst at JLL, you'll serve as a critical partner in driving financial insight and operational excellence across our organization. This role combines hands‑on financial analysis with strategic reporting, supporting leadership teams in making data‑driven decisions that directly impact JLL's business performance. You'll be at the center of our budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes—transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your analytical capabilities while collaborating with diverse teams and contributing to cost‑savings initiatives that strengthen JLL's competitive position in the commercial real estate industry.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports, creating compelling graphs, charts, and presentations that communicate key performance indicators to internal stakeholders
• Run daily reporting and forecasting activities, maintaining and continuously enhancing existing reporting frameworks to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing Budget versus Actual spending and Forecast versus Actual spending, identifying tactical opportunities, financial gaps, and potential risks
• Support the development of automation strategies and streamlined reporting processes that preserve data integrity while reducing manual effort and cycle time
• Organize and maintain comprehensive team data collection systems, ensuring reporting accuracy and facilitating clear communication across multiple organizational levels
• Participate in annual budget planning preparation and development, assisting leaders in researching budget corrections and collaborating with cross‑functional partners to implement necessary changes
• Drive cost‑savings and process improvement initiatives, developing and distributing best practices documentation and user support materials for financial reporting tools and methodologies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or accounting functions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation, and financial modeling
• Demonstrated financial competency with detailed operational understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with proven ability to identify discrepancies and maintain data integrity in complex financial datasets
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with ability to make effective decisions and translate financial data into strategic recommendations
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, with ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in commercial real estate, property management, or corporate finance environments
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and business intelligence tools (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms)
• Understanding of forecast accuracy metrics and financial performance reporting best practices
• Demonstrated project management capabilities and experience supporting cross‑functional initiatives
• Strong interpersonal sensitivity and customer service orientation, with ability to build collaborative relationships across organizational levels
• Flexibility and adaptability in managing multiple priorities, shifting deadlines, and ad‑hoc requests
• Process improvement mindset with experience identifying and implementing workflow efficiencies

Estimated compensation for this position:

85,000.00 - 100,000.00 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.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

Remote - Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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