Senior Financial Analyst

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay – early access to earned w​a

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in the United States is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial excellence across our global commercial real estate platform. You will craft advanced models, lead close processes, and partner with senior leadership to influence investment strategies, efficiency, and client solutions.

Daily work spans cross-functional collaboration with Asset Management, Leasing, and Operations, delivering insightful reports and board-ready materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with complex modeling, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience presenting financial information to senior executives.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, variance analyses, and executive dashboards.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Leasing, and Operations to analyze performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities, gaps, and financial risks.
• Support cost-savings and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including budget vs. actual analysis and forecasting updates for assigned portfolios.
• Oversee accounts receivable maintenance and aging analysis.
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare board presentations, investor materials, and client reporting packages.
• Develop and streamline reporting, including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

GAAP

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CPA/CFA (preferred)

Tools

E1/JDE

PeopleSoft Financials

Corrigo

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.

What this job involves:

As a Senior Financial Analyst at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across our global commercial real estate platform. This position combines advanced financial modeling, strategic analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support critical business decisions that shape JLL's market leadership. You'll work directly with senior leadership teams, providing insights that influence investment strategies, operational efficiency, and client solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise while contributing to JLL's mission of reimagining the world of real estate to create a better world for our clients, our people, and our communities.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, variance analyses, and executive dashboards that inform strategic decision-making across business lines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Asset Management, Leasing, and Operations to analyze performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities, gaps, and financial risks
• Support cost-savings and process improvement initiatives
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including budget vs. actual analysis and forecasting updates for assigned portfolios
• Oversee accounts receivable maintenance and research, focusing on items over 30 days past due to meet AR objectives and metrics
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare board presentations, investor materials, and client reporting packages
• Complete and support regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and documents, reports, graphs, charts and presentations.
• Support team’s efforts to develop efficient reporting strategies including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive financial analysis experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial modeling, pivot tables, and advanced formulas; experience with financial systems preferred but not required (E1/JDE, PeopleSoft Financials, Corrigo)
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy and ability to make effective decisions and solve problems
• Proven track record in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within corporate finance or real estate environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting financial information to senior executives
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification demonstrating commitment to financial excellence
• Previous experience in commercial real estate, REIT operations, or real estate investment management
• Proficiency in advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar business intelligence platforms
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting standards, particularly as they relate to real estate
• Experience with debt and equity financing structures, including construction loans, permanent financing, and joint venture arrangements
• Familiarity with property management systems and lease administration processes
• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and process improvements

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position: 90,000.00 – 110,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: Remote – Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

• JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

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We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.