Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis/Analyste principal, Planification et analyse financières

CAN ASA-Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis to partner with business leaders, drive budgeting, forecasting, and managerial reporting across portfolios. You will build advanced models, perform scenario analysis, and deliver executive-ready insights with dashboards that inform strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes automation, AI-enabled analysis, and effective communication of financial drivers to stakeholders, with office presence in Toronto area and related

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing (preferred).
• 3–5 years of progressive FP&A experience, including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience in commercial real estate or property management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, analyze, and consolidate quarterly forecast and annual budget processes.
• Build sophisticated financial models with scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Develop driver-based forecasts and support strategic planning with forward-looking analysis.
• Prepare consolidated financial reports and variance analyses for senior management and clients.
• Translate financial performance into concise executive-ready insights with dashboards and narratives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and contribute to cross-functional projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Power BI

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

University degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Forecast Manager

Job description

Toronto, ON M5H 4E3

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

As a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis, you will provide critical financial business partnership support to drive strategic decision‑making and operational excellence. You will be responsible for analysing and preparing consolidated financial reports, leading budget and forecast processes, and delivering executive‑ready insights that translate complex financial performance into clear, actionable recommendations. A key contributor to modernising our FP&A capabilities, you will leverage advanced financial modelling, automation, and AI‑enabled analysis to enhance reporting efficiency and support value creation across the organisation.

What you will deliver

• Participate in coordination, analysis, and consolidation of quarterly forecast and annual budget processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial projections
• Build sophisticated financial models incorporating scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business drivers, market conditions, risks, and opportunities
• Develop driver‑based forecasts and support strategic planning initiatives with forward‑looking analysis

Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare consolidated financial reports and variance analyses (vs. budget, forecast, prior year) for senior management and clients, identifying operational and strategic implications
• Analyze key performance indicators including EBITDA, NOI, revenue trends, operational and capital expenses; recommend interventions to increase cost‑effectiveness providing benchmarking within portfolio and to market, and delivering business intelligence
• Translate financial performance into concise, executive‑ready insights through clear presentations, dashboards, and written narratives

Stakeholder partnership & communication

• Contribute to quarterly presentations and reporting packages for JLL Executive Committee, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Develop strong relationships with business partners across departments, effectively communicating complex financial information and business drivers
• Act as FP&A representative on cross‑functional and technology projects

Process excellence & innovation

• Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing enhanced reporting tools, processes, and systems that simplify workflows and increase organizational agility
• Contribute to modernization of enterprise FP&A capabilities including automation, AI‑enabled analysis, standardized KPIs, Power BI reporting, and enhanced executive visualization
• Identify opportunities to redirect capacity from recurring tasks toward higher‑value strategic analysis

Special projects

• Support ad hoc analysis, special initiatives, and sensitive assignments at the direction of senior leadership

What you need to succeed

• University degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation or actively pursuing (strongly preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting
• Experience in commercial real estate or property management (preferred)

Technical & Analytical Expertise

• Expert-level financial modeling skills and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (complex formulas, macros, data analysis)
• Proficiency using AI tools to support financial analysis, data summarization, workflow automation, presentation development, and business communication
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or similar data visualization and business intelligence tools
• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager, Retail Manager and Forecast Manager (asset)
• Strong ability to work with large datasets, extract insights, and present findings clearly and concisely

Core Competencies

• Exceptional analytical skills with ability to link financial results to strategic and operational activities
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to evaluate assumptions, ensure data accuracy, and produce high‑quality deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex analysis into actionable executive‑level recommendations
• Strategic, innovative mindset with intellectual curiosity to challenge the status quo and drive constructive debate
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑oriented with a sense of urgency and commitment to excellence
• High standards of business ethics and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted partnerships across all organizational levels
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French (spoken and written) (asset)

Estimated compensation for this position:

90,000.00 – 110,000.00 CAD per year

This range represents the estimated base salary and actual compensation may differ. Final base salary is determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Some roles and employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, benefits, or other compensation.

Location

On-site –Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.