Assistant Manager - Reporting CoE

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Gurugram, on-site, is seeking an Assistant Manager - Reporting CoE to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will partner with senior management to deliver accurate projections and drive standardized processes with automation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven insight, and clear communication. You will oversee P/L reporting, KPI analysis, and stakeholder presentations while guiding a growing FP&A team

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA a plus.
• Experience in a large, complex, global public company.
• Ability to drive performance via finance IT tools and workflows.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and insights from data.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to translate analysis into actions.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and ERP familiarity; strong Excel skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage time, and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work across APAC, EMEA & North America time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate annual budgeting with department heads and executives.
• Monitor performance vs budgets; identify variances and improvements.
• Build financial models and forecasts for scenario planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for senior management.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and investments.
• Lead headcount tracking and reporting; partner with tech for automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / MBA (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

## Assistant Manager - Reporting CoEApply: On-site: Gurugram, HR: Full time: Posted Today: REQ532603**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.This Individual would play a crucial role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting as well as analytical reviews. This position requires a strong understanding of financial principles, strategic thinking, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This would involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including senior management, to drive insightful decision-making and provide accurate financial projections. The JLL FP&A team works collaboratively with our finance partners for each Function/Business Line as well as corporate segment. The Individual will oversee the management reporting, business process function with focused approach on Standardization and Automation. A clear communicator both verbal and written, organized with effective time management skills, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt, with the highest standards of behavior, collaborative manner, and work ethic. Some of the Job responsibilities are as follows (not an exhaustive list):**Job Responsibilities****Financial Planning:*** Develop and coordinate the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and executives.* Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets, identifying areas of variance and providing recommendations for improvement.* Develop financial models and forecasts, considering various scenarios, to support decision-making and resource allocation.* Continuously improve financial planning processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and relevance.**Financial Analysis and Reporting:*** Provide insightful analysis on financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.* Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, to senior management and other stakeholders.* Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investments, and business cases.* Preparing P/L reports and sending to Stakeholders as part of monthly exercise.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.* Analyze the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, and profit margin.* Build a vision for an accurate and automated financial reporting and work backwards with that vision to build processes and systems in partnership with tech team.* Headcount tracking and management.**Forecasting and Budgeting:*** Manage the forecasting process, including the preparation of regular forecasts and updates, and assess the impact of changes on the business's financial position.* Coordinate the development of long-range financial plans, aligned with the company's strategic objectives.* Assess and recommend adjustments to budgeting and forecasting assumptions based on changing market conditions, industry trends, and business goals.**Business Partnership:*** Collaborate with business units and functional leaders to provide financial insights and guidance to support decision-making and evaluate performance.* Partner with key stakeholders to identify areas of improvement and implement strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, profitability, and growth.* Work with business leaders and senior members of the finance team to develop regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and reports, graphs, charts and presentations.* Play an advisory role in evaluating new business opportunities, investments, and potential risks.* Ensure effective communication of financial information to non-financial stakeholders, promoting financial acumen across the organization.**Team Leadership and Development:*** Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment, nurturing talent and promoting career growth.* Stay updated with the latest developments in financial analysis and reporting practices, tools, and regulations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.* Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for data management tools.* Collaborate with team to share and improve technical skills.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA a plus* Experience in a large, complex, global public company* Successful track record at a rapidly growing company that is expanding through M&A, new product introduction and operational simplification.* Experience using information technology as it applies to finance to drive performance and productivity enhancements.* Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.* Strong business acumen and ability to translate financial analysis into strategic recommendations.* Excellent proficiency in financial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial planning software) and familiarity with ERP systems. Notably, very strong Excel skills* Must handle multiple tasks, manage time effectively, and establish priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing team environment.* Ability to work across various time zones based on business needs. Working hours could stretch across APAC, EMEA & North America region timing.* Good team player, independent and able to work under tight timelines.* Experience with US GAAP a plus* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.* Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a team.**Location:**On-site –Gurugram, HR**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Job Tags:**JBSIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!