Client Finance Manager

JLL; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Warsaw is seeking a Finance Manager for the IFM Finance portfolio to lead a regional finance team, provide strategic financial guidance, and act as the financial liaison to the client. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, monthly variance analysis and ensure accounting processes comply with corporate standards; manage capital expenditures and operating costs.

The role requires strong leadership across multiple countries in the EMEA region, data integrity, audit readiness and

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and financial advice to the JLL team working on the client account.
• Lead the finance team across the region, ensuring structure and performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and monthly variance analysis.
• Maintain data integrity and audit readiness of financial data.
• Produce annual budgets and client financial reports in coordination with the client team.
• Manage cash flow, cost controls and compliance with internal controls including SOX.

Job description

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.

We are looking for a Finance Manager for our IFM Finance business line.

About JLL

We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.

Role Purpose

The Client Finance Manager is a senior leadership role, with oversight of one client account. This role oversees a geographically dispersed team, across multiple countries in EMEA regions. This role will have direct responsibility for leading the finance team. The Client Finance Manager is the financial liaison between the JLL Operational Team and the Client. Responsible for the implementation and execution of accounting processes and programs designed to ensure the appropriate level of accuracy, tracking and control over the operating expenses and capital expenditures of the client account. They are also responsible for accounting compliance, and all JLL Corporate finance deliverables for the client account including budgeting, forecasting and monthly variance analysis.

What this job involves

Strategic Direction & Management

• Provide clear direction and strategic financial advice to the JLL team working on the Client.
• Liaise and support the Client's primary financial managers/units.
• Ensure the team is structured to maintain & exceed the client's financial expectations.
• Develop and maintain all relevant policies and procedures with respect to all financial & support services associated with the Client.

Relationship Management

• 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, co-operation & performance excellence across the region.
• Manage and coach the team to ensure high staff morale, trust, work ethics, clear goals and performance reviews.
• Develop IPMP and succession plans for all roles in the JLL client finance team.

Budgeting and Reporting - both Corporate and Client

• Support and coordinate the activities of the finance team across the Globe and EMEA: Information, Report production, Financial Administration.
• Ensure that accurate and timely financial information is provided to all members of the management team.
• Production of annual budgets in conjunction with JLL team and client finance team.
• Understand the Client's accounting structure and system.
• Develop, maintain & deliver in a timely manner, the Client's approved financial reports across the region.
• Coordinate and track the cost savings initiatives for the region.

Data Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit

• Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time.
• Ensure that appropriate process, systems controls, and controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions.
• Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognized quality management processes.
• Ensure all finance staff are well trained on the financial systems & are effectively able to extract data.

JLL Reporting

• Balance Sheet and P&L reporting
• Own reporting on profitability of the client account
• Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion
• Manage and optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.
• Ensure robust financial controls in place including Cash Reconciliations, all Balance sheet reconciliations & compliance with SOX reporting
• Production of annual budgets in conjunction with JLL team and client finance team.
• Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet for both the client and Corporate.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion

Invoice Payment & Processing

• Ensure the management of:
• Payment of all operating invoices in a timely manner, including payment of rental to landlords