Senior Finance Manager

JLL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great employee discounts off fitness,

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

Premium offices

Job summary

JLL is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to partner with the Leadership team in PAM Australia, driving revenue growth and delivering premier financial services using advanced JLL platforms. The role involves leading onshore and offshore resources, overseeing client accounting, and collaborating with sector leads on strategic client conversations.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in accounting or finance, CPA/CA, and 5+ years in property accounting, with a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CA qualification required.
• 5+ years of property accounting experience.
• Experience leading onshore/offshore teams.
• Proficiency with MRI and Yardi systems.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted financial advisory relationships with sector leads and contribute to client conversations.
• Deliver timely, accurate client financial reports and tenant outgoings reconciliations.
• Manage onshore finance team and offshore JBS resources via SLA; lead training and succession planning.
• Maintain compliance framework and drive process improvements across the finance function.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

MRI systems

Yardi

Job description

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.

We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

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

What this opportunity involves:

JLL is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to serve as a strategic business partner to the Leadership team within our Retail Sector for PAM Australia. This is a pivotal role where financial expertise meets business growth strategy.

As Finance Manager, you'll lead both onshore team members and oversee offshore client accounting resources through a JBS SLA arrangement. You'll be instrumental in driving revenue growth through business development initiatives, client retention, and the delivery of exceptional financial services that leverage JLL's cutting-edge technology platforms.

An overview of the role:

Strategic Partnership & Business Development

• Build strong relationships with sector leads as their trusted financial adviser
• Participate in client business development presentations and leverage PAM systems expertise to deliver value-added conversations

Financial Management & Delivery

• Deliver timely, accurate client financial reports and tenant outgoings reconciliations
• Liaise with external auditors, process journal entries, and maintain sector financial metrics
• Manage property transitions and onboarding

Team Leadership

• Manage onshore finance team and offshore JBS resources via SLA
• Lead monthly training sessions, provide mentorship, and ensure succession planning
• Resolve escalated issues effectively

Compliance & Process Excellence

• Maintain compliance framework and JLL internal controls with zero breaches
• Drive system upgrades and process efficiencies
• Coordinate annual audit information flow with clients

Sound like you?

This is what we’re looking for:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CA qualification
• 5+ years of property accounting experience
• Proven team management and leadership experience
• Proficiency with MRI systems
• Yardi system experience

Benefits:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
• 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.