SEA Finance Business Partner Director

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner Director in Singapore to enhance financial performance in the PDS business across Southeast Asia. This role demands a strategic finance professional who can offer actionable insights and partner with business leaders to drive initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field and substantial experience in financial analysis. The firm champions professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative global team environment

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis or business partnering.
• Experience in real estate property management or professional services preferred.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive understanding of the PDS business model.
• Serve as trusted advisor to CFO and business partners.
• Own monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting responsibilities.

Skills

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

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 youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner Director to support our Project & Development Services (PDS) business across Southeast Asia. This role requires a strategic finance professional who can partner with business leaders to drive financial performance and support key business initiatives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Strategy

• Develop comprehensive understanding of the PDS business model and operational dynamics across SEA markets
• Collaborate with Regional Finance team to design and implement a Finance-wide performance management framework
• Create and maintain KPI dashboards for PDS Executives and Business Leaders ensuring consistent metrics and targets across the region
• Conduct strategic financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making
• Evaluate investment opportunities including reorganization initiatives and M&A activities ensuring alignment with JLLs financial objectives and strategic goals

Business Partnering

• Serve as trusted advisor to CFO Finance team and business partners by providing actionable business insights and strategic recommendations
• Support achievement of business KPIs through proactive financial guidance and performance monitoring
• Actively participate in global FP&A projects with enhanced focus on country and client profitability analysis
• Lead ad-hoc projects related to PDS operations including compensation modeling benefits analysis and incentive structure optimization

Budget and Forecasting

• Partner with PDS regional business leaders to prepare comprehensive business forecasts and financial projections
• Ensure seamless coordination with regional and global FP&A teams while maintaining consistency across reporting requirements
• Manage and respond to ad-hoc FP&A requests and executive queries in a timely mannerSupport budgeting and planning processes for PDS transformation initiatives and strategic projects

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Own monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting responsibilities at PDS SEA level
• Deliver insightful management reports with clear business implications and recommendations
• Maintain and analyze internal financial trends and external market dynamics including competitive landscape analysis
• Collaborate closely with Pricing and Sales teams to provide financial support and guidance
• Proactively identify and resolve daily financial and operational challenges

Functional Decision Support

• Provide strategic financial oversight and support to PDS functional leaders across HR IT Legal Finance and Sales & Marketing
• Support cross-functional teams in budgeting forecasting and strategic planning initiatives
• Ensure financial considerations are integrated into operational decision-making processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field
• 8-10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis business partnering or related finance roles
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Experience in real estate property management or professional services preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and cultures within SEA region
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate financial data into actionable insights

What We Offer

At JLL we are committed to your professional growth and success. You will join a collaborative global team where your expertise will make a direct impact on our business performance across one of the worlds most dynamic regions.

Location

Singapore

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.