Senior Financial Analyst

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial excellence for a Client Account within JLL's Real Estate Management Services. You will deliver planning, analysis, and reporting that informs strategic decisions and supports optimization of budgets and cost-saving initiatives.

This role combines finance and real estate expertise, requiring advanced Excel, robust analytical skills, and clear communication with senior leaders and external clients in a global real

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience (Master’s preferred).
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning and reporting.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables, data modeling and complex formulas; proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasts (annual plans and monthly/quarterly updates).
• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports with variance analysis (Budget vs Actual, Forecast vs Actual).
• Build financial models and synthesize data to present findings to internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Drive cost-savings projects and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement best-in-class reporting, automation, and KPI dashboards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Data Modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI Tools

Job description

## What this job involves:The Senior Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving financial excellence for a dynamic Client Account within JLL's Real Estate Management Services organization. In this position, you'll serve as a strategic financial partner, delivering comprehensive planning, analysis, and reporting that directly influences critical business decisions. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and real estate, where your analytical insights will shape operational strategies and drive measurable business outcomes. As a trusted advisor to business leaders and a collaborative team member, you'll contribute to transforming financial processes while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. If you're passionate about financial analysis, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make a meaningful impact within a global real estate leader, this role presents an exceptional opportunity to advance your career at JLL.## ## What your day-to-day will look like:* Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasts, including annual plans and monthly/quarterly updates, delivering detailed analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization.* Generate and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis comparing Budget versus Actual and Forecast versus Actual spending, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights for stakeholders.* Create financial models and compile quantitative data in high-pressure situations, analyzing performance trends and presenting findings to both internal teams and client stakeholders.* Lead and support cost-savings initiatives and process improvement projects, identifying tactical opportunities, gaps, and financial risks that drive operational efficiency.* Collaborate with business leaders and senior finance team members to design and implement \"Best in Class\" reporting strategies, including automation and simplification initiatives while preserving data integrity.* Partner with cross-functional teams to develop ad-hoc reports, presentations, and KPI dashboards, providing exceptional customer service to stakeholders worldwide.* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information while serving as a reliable and trusted resource to management and business partners, contributing to best practice development and process documentation.## ## Required Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent professional experience (Master's degree strongly preferred).* 5-10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting, preferably within a corporate or client service environment.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and financial analysis functions; working knowledge of other MS Office applications.* Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.* Strong analytical and organizational skills with a track record of managing multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining accuracy in high-pressure situations.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences including senior leadership and external clients.* Proven ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative and accountability.## ## Preferred Qualifications:* Experience working in real estate, property management, or professional services industries with exposure to client account management structures.* International business experience or exposure to global financial operations and multi-currency environments.* Familiarity with financial systems, business intelligence tools, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms beyond standard Microsoft Office applications.* Track record of successfully leading process improvement initiatives, implementing automation solutions, or optimizing financial reporting workflows.* Experience with cloud-based collaboration platforms for data management, reporting, and team communication.* Demonstrated ability to anticipate stakeholder needs, drive solutions with urgency, and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.* Experience developing training materials, process documentation, or user support resources for financial tools and reporting systems.## This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. **Expected compensation for this position:** 85,000.00 – 115,000.00 USD per year *Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.*