Senior Financial Analyst

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Chicago to partner with Heartland Region Leasing Advisory. You will lead monthly P&L reviews, build robust financial models, and drive forecasting and planning efforts across the region.

You will work with senior leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights, manage AR/AP processes, and contribute to process improvements. This role requires 4–5 years of financial analysis and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4-5 years of progressive financial analysis experience.
• Proven ability to partner with sales and senior leaders.
• Strong ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Excel and MS Office proficiency for modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly regional P&L review meetings with leadership.
• Conduct variance analysis across revenue, expenses and headcount.
• Support annual planning and rolling forecast processes with robust models.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and broker commissions.
• Improve processes through automation while ensuring data integrity.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Fin

4-5 years of financial analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle Financials

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.

Senior Financial Analyst – P3 – JLL

Location: 3 days a week onsite – Chicago, Illinois

What this job involves:

As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting JLL's Heartland Region Leasing Advisory team in Chicago, you'll serve as a critical financial business partner to our leasing leadership and teams across the region. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend technical financial expertise with strategic business partnership, working directly with senior leaders to drive financial performance and decision-making. You'll be at the center of financial planning, analysis, and reporting for one of JLL's key markets, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that shape business strategy. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your analytical skills directly impact business outcomes, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a global real estate leader.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Prepare for and lead monthly financial meetings with regional leadership, presenting P&L reviews for each geographic team that compare actual revenue and expense results against Plan and prior year performance. Producing accurate monthly financial statements and conducting variance analysis across revenue schedules, labor reports, expenses, and team profitability metrics. Play an integral role in annual financial planning and rolling forecast processes, working collaboratively with stakeholders across the region to build robust financial models. Managing the accuracy of the transaction pipeline will be a key focus, as you obtain and update deal details while ensuring our work-in-process reporting remains current. Oversee Accounts Receivable objectives through regular maintenance and research, review accounts payable vouchers for accuracy and compliance, and process broker commissions while verifying alignment with lease and commission agreements. Review balance sheets, validate reconciliation timeliness, support ad-hoc reporting requests, and drive process improvements through automation and simplification initiatives that enhance efficiency while maintaining data integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, including demonstrated expertise in variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven track record of successfully partnering with diverse stakeholders, including sales professionals and senior business leaders, to deliver financial insights that drive decision-making.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex financial results into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance audiences through both written reports and verbal presentations.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize competing deadlines effectively, and excel in fast-paced, customer service-oriented environments.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to leverage advanced functions for financial modeling and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in commercial real estate, professional services, or transaction-based business environments.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle financial systems and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with commission processing, revenue recognition principles, and accounts receivable management best practices.
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements, automation solutions, or system enhancements that improve financial operations efficiency.
• Strong project management skills with experience supporting special projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to balance strong attention to detail with big-picture strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in managing evolving priorities and task assignments.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 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

Expected compensation for this position:

95,000.00 – 105,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: On-site – Chicago, IL

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

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.

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

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At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. 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.