Finance Director

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Singapore is seeking a Finance Director to drive financial success and strategic growth. You will manage finance functions and provide essential insights to the senior leadership while collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate has a strong financial background, effective leadership skills, and experience in financial management in a multinational context. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance functions in an MNC environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to drive financial strategies and enhance client delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial insights and strategic growth for the organization.
• Manage finance functions for client finance teams in Malaysia.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful operations.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Operational efficiency

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Finance Director - Multi Country Lead

As the Finance Director at JLL, you will play a key role in driving financial success and strategic growth for our organization. You will lead and manage the finance function, providing essential financial insights to senior leadership and working closely with cross-functional teams across the globe. Join us and be part of a collaborative and innovative team as we shape a brighter future.

Finance/ Commercial Delivery

• Assist in managing, controlling, and directing the financial functions of the Malaysia client finance teams.
• Business partner with SEA (except Singapore) GAE to enhance operational efficiency and improve client delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of escalation for both internal and external client-related issues and help maintain robust client relationships.
• Assist in tracking contractual KPIs and SLAs with clients and conduct periodic reviews with client finance leads.
• Contribute to effective stakeholder management across diverse business requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of best practices and innovative client finance solutions.
• Participate in new business initiatives, including contributing to RFPs and client presentations.
• Offer support in strategic decision-making related to contracts, pricing, and operational processes.
• Help ensure compliance with internal controls and support the evolution of these controls to align with Corporate Solutions SOC1 attestations.
• Co-manage governance and compliance oversight over client and JLL set of books, including leadership over audits or reviews as necessary.
• Support the maintenance of cash and balance sheet health and manage finance cost-to-serve in accounts P&L.
• Engage in broader Finance and Business strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with Finance Directors across Non-SEA regions to source and recruit top-tier finance leads for new and/or existing accounts
• Structuring and managing the COE team in Malaysia to support financial functions of other GAE and GEO by providing resource management, training and best practices.

Transitions and Business Transformation

• Assist in managing client onboarding and offboarding resource models.
• Support commercial validation and risk assessment during transitions and transformations.
• Act as a business partner with the Client Finance Transition Team, TMO, Sales, Procurement, Legal, and HR SMEs.
• Help guide client finance teams through the stabilization period.
• Identify opportunities to address risks and drive cost efficiencies through enhanced support models.
• Contribute to business process improvements through technology product rollouts.
• Collaborate with JBS to optimize the use of centralized structures

Leading the Team

• Contribute to defining career paths and succession planning within the finance team.
• Mentor and manage team members, fostering their professional development and learning.
• Support the promotion of the JLL brand and enhance team cohesiveness.
• Assist in creating a talent pipeline for future portfolio finance role

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves, and our fellow employees. Our culture of collaboration, innovation, and optimism sets us apart. We empower our teams to thrive, embrace more innovative ways of working, and prioritize opportunities for career growth. We champion inclusivity, support wellbeing, and believe in making inspiring choices on our journey toward success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on a global platform, join JLL and be part of our inspiring journey.

Location

On-site -Singapore

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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