Finance Analyst

JLL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks maternity leave

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Employee discounts

Active Social Club

Employee assistance program

Novated Lease for EV cars

Paid volunteering leave

Premium offices

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the Work Dynamics team, delivering financial management, reporting, and strategic support for a key client. You will partner with internal teams and client stakeholders, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and drive process improvements to enhance financial governance and reporting automation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional stakeholder management, and delivering actionable financial insights that align with account objectives and

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related business analysis role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, or a related field, plus qualification as CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to navigate ambiguity and manage stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; familiarity with IT systems for financial reporting and analysis (MS Project/Visio advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver finance requirements under the contract, including journal review and processing and P&L reporting with variance analysis.
• Serve as a trusted financial business partner with internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Contribute to annual budget development and periodic forecasting activities.
• Develop and implement efficient reporting strategies, including automation and process simplification.
• Support Data Governance, AP/AR/GL processes, Financial Governance and Controls, and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Word

MS Project

Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/commerce

CPA/CA designation or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Job description

What this opportunity involves:

An exciting opportunity to join our Work Dynamics team as Finance Analyst, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional financial services to one of our key strategic clients. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and this role puts you at the heart of that mission.

You’ll leverage your analytical expertise and business acumen to drive financial excellence, working to ensure seamless delivery of financial management, reporting, and strategic support. As a trusted financial business partner, you’ll build meaningful relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders, contributing to budget development, forecasting activities, and continuous process improvements.

What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and in this role you’ll experience that firsthand as you work alongside talented professionals who are committed to innovation and operational excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in financial governance, reporting automation, and strategic advisory while making a tangible impact on client success and account performance.

An overview of the role:

• Work proactively with the Senior Finance Manager to manage and deliver finance requirements under the contract, including journal review and processing, P&L reporting with variance analysis, and insightful commentary that drives informed decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted financial business partner by building strong relationships with key internal teams and client stakeholders, providing strategic financial guidance and support across the account.
• Collaborate on annual budget development and periodic forecasting activities, partnering closely with the Senior Finance Manager and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of efficient reporting strategies, including automation and process simplification initiatives that maintain critical data integrity and enhance operational excellence.
• Assist with broader account objectives including Data Governance, AP/AR/GL processes, Financial Governance and Controls, and ad-hoc projects that contribute to overall service excellence and key performance indicator achievement.

Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for:

• Minimum three years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related business analysis role, with strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, or a related field, plus qualification as CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, articulate complex financial information clearly, and demonstrate a proactive, professional approach to customer service and stakeholder management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with thorough understanding of IT systems and how to leverage technology for financial reporting and analysis (experience with MS Project and/or Visio is advantageous).

Benefits:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Active Social Club
• Employee assistant program
• Novated Lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia’s #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

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 regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. 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.

Location:

On-site –Melbourne, VIC, Sydney, NSW

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