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About the Role

The Client Finance Director is a senior leader overseeing the finance function for a key client account, business partnering the EMEA Account Director and leading the EMEA finance team. This role reports into the Group Account Finance Director and has a matrix reporting into the Global Finance Director for the account. The Client Finance Director will act as the financial liaison between the JLL Operational Team and the Client, leading the implementation of processes to ensure accuracy, tracking, and control over operating expenses and capital expenditures. Responsibilities include SOX and accounting compliance, and all JLL corporate finance deliverables such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing early insights to senior finance leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide clear direction and strategic financial advice to the JLL team working on the Client.
Liaise with and support the Client’s primary financial managers/units.
Ensure the Finance team is structured to maintain and exceed the client’s financial expectations.
Develop and maintain all relevant policies and procedures with respect to all financial and support services associated with the Client.
Implement all new processes and procedures as required by JLL.
Be proactive in developing and managing client / business unit relationships ensuring that the expected service levels are achieved across the region.
Encourage an environment that supports teamwork, financial transparency, cooperation and performance excellence across the region.
Manage the EMEA finance team: tasks and goals, development and coaching, performance review and compensation planning, succession plans. Ensure high staff morale, trust, and work ethics.
Support the EMEA finance activities and coordinate the finance teams regionally.
Prepare the annual budget in conjunction with the JLL and client team finance teams.
Provide accurate and timely financial information to all members of the management team, in particular monthly / quarterly reports and full year forecasts.
Develop, maintain and deliver the Client’s approved financial reports in a timely manner.
Coordinate and track the cost savings initiatives and KPI reporting for the EMEA region.
Guarantee the data integrity of the systems across the region and perform regular audits.
Ensure the appropriate processes and systems controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions.
Design, implement, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support efficient and effective financial processes, while maintaining strong internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements (including Cash and Balance Sheet reconciliations).
Ensure all finance staff are well trained on the financial systems.

Requirements

CPA and/or MBA preferred.
10 to 15 years of senior financial leadership experience in an international environment.
Understanding of and commitment to business partnering and client service.
Demonstrated experience in direct and indirect relationship management.
Financial competency at both a strategic and detailed level of operation.
Strong accounting and analytical skills.
Fluency in English is essential.
Outstanding communication and presentation abilities (to internal and external parties) are required.
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Suite, ERP (JD Edwards, PeopleSoft…), BI tools (Tableau, Power BI…).

Skills

Business partnering
Client service
Relationship management
Financial analysis
Accounting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Variance analysis
SOX compliance
MS Suite
ERP systems
BI tools

Location

On-site – Feltham, GBR

Work Type

Fixed Term Contract 8 months
On-site

Experience Level

Senior financial leadership experience

Education Level

About the Company

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL 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.
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