Senior Finance Director, Accounts, South-East Asia

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commercial real estate services firm in Singapore is seeking a Finance Operations Manager. This role involves supporting the Divisional Finance Director in managing financial functions, enhancing client delivery, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have an MBA and extensive experience in multi-country finance functions, along with strong strategic leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive Finance Function experience with multi-country operations.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and governance principles.
• Ability to influence senior management and navigate complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Divisional Finance Director in business finance operations.
• Assist in managing financial functions of the client finance team.
• Contribute to defining career paths within the finance team.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Strategic leadership skills

Cultural agility

Financial competency

Education

MBA or equivalent Finance/Business qualification

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 find a place where they belong.

Support the Divisional Finance Director in leading business finance operations and client engagements. Facilitate the design and implementation of business models and strategic finance initiatives, ensuring robust risk management and adherence to service commitments. Act as a secondary point of escalation and collaborate closely with GAE and Account leads to achieve exceptional client service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Finance/ Commercial Delivery

• Assist in managing, controlling, and directing the financial functions of the client finance and corporate finance teams.
• Business partner with GAE to enhance operational efficiency and improve client delivery.
• Serve as a secondary 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.

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 organization

• 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 roles.

Key Areas of Focus

Corporate Reporting & Governance, Business Partnership & Client Relationship, KPI Improvements.

Requirement

• MBA, Masters, or equivalent Finance/Business qualification with Professional Accountancy Qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent).
• Extensive Finance Function experience with multi‑country operations and proven track record in regional organizations.
• In‑depth knowledge of regulatory/statutory requirements, governance principles, and commercial finance.
• Strategic leadership skills with ability to influence senior management and navigate complex matrix environments.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client relationship management capabilities.
• Financial competency at both strategic and operational levels with business partnering experiences.
• Cultural agility to lead geographically dispersed teams while respecting regional differences.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented professional with demonstrated initiative and collaborative approach.
• Strong organizational agility with ability to work through both formal channels and informal networks.

Location

- 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!

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