Global Finance Lead

JLL; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of real estate services is seeking a Global Finance Lead for Facilities Management. This strategic role will drive financial governance and performance across a diverse portfolio, enabling excellence in financial processes while partnering closely with global teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial leadership within the facilities management sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven experience working in a global environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a standardized global financial framework for FM budget planning.
• Lead the development of global financial controls and policies.
• Develop and maintain a suite of financial dashboards for visibility of cost performance.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

Change Management

Business Partnering & Influence

Operational and Commercial Acumen

Risk & Compliance Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Yardi

Coupa

Power BI

Tableau

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.

Job Title: Global Finance Lead – Facilities Management Account

Location: Global (Flexible, with ability to work across time zones)

Reports to: Global Account Director

Role Summary

The Global Finance Lead is responsible for driving financial governance, control, and performance management across the Facilities Management (FM) operations of a global real estate account spanning EMEA, APAC, and North America. This strategic role leads the development and implementation of standardized budget management processes and financial reporting frameworks that support the transition of FM-related costs from business units to the real estate function within the client’s P&L.

This role will enable accurate, transparent, and risk-aware financial planning and control across a diverse global portfolio. It will also empower site, country, and regional FM teams to actively manage budgets and deliver operational excellence aligned with the client’s financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement a standardized global financial framework for FM budget planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Lead the development of global financial controls and policies that ensure transparency, compliance, and accurate cost attribution to the real estate portfolio.
• Oversee the financial transition of supplier contracts and building-related costs to the real estate side of the client’s P&L.

2. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic advisor to regional FM leads and client stakeholders, providing financial insight, scenario planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with global and regional client finance teams to align FM financial management with overall corporate financial goals.
• Partner with site and country-level FM teams to embed a culture of financial ownership and operational cost awareness.

3. Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain a suite of financial dashboards, scorecards, and tools that deliver visibility of cost performance, risks, and opportunities across all sites and regions.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting on FM spend, including variance analysis, forecasting accuracy, and savings performance.
• Monitor and assess the impact of global and regional financial changes on local FM operations and vice versa.

4. Process Optimization & Capability Building

• Drive continuous improvement in budget management processes, including training and coaching for FM teams at all levels on financial best practices.
• Lead the standardization and automation of budget tracking, invoice validation, and supplier cost reporting.
• Support the deployment of financial systems and tools that enhance global collaboration and local execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIMA, ACCA) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, preferably within facilities management, real estate, or complex outsourced service contracts.
• Proven experience working in a global environment with cross-regional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of FM cost structures, supplier contract models, and financial transition of OPEX budgets.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead change.
• Experience in using financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Yardi, Coupa) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Core Competencies

• Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
• Business Partnering & Influence
• Change Management
• Risk & Compliance Awareness
• Operational and Commercial Acumen
• Process Improvement & Standardization
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration

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Location:

Remote –London, GBR

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