About the role

  • Client Finance Lead overseeing financial operations and strategic direction for JLL’s EMEA finance team. Ensuring client satisfaction and financial compliance with robust reporting processes across the region.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clear direction and strategic financial advice to the JLL team working on the Client.
  • Liaise and support the Client’s primary financial managers/units.
  • Ensure the team is structured to maintain & exceed the client’s financial expectations.
  • Develop and maintain all relevant policies and procedures with respect to all financial & support services associated with the Client.
  • Implement all new processes and procedures as required by JLL finance.
  • Be proactive in developing and managing client / business unit relationships ensuring that the expected service levels are achieved across the region.
  • Encourage an environment that supports teamwork, financial transparency, co-operation & performance excellence across the region.
  • Manage and coach the team to ensure high staff morale, trust, work ethics, clear goals and performance reviews.
  • Develop IPMP and succession plans for all roles in the JLL client finance team.
  • Manage relationship with central finance & ensure a good working relationship.
  • Support and coordinate the activities of the finance team across EMEA: Information Report production Financial Administration.
  • Ensure that accurate and timely financial information is provided to all members of the management team.
  • Production of annual budgets in conjunction with JLL team and client finance team.
  • Understand the Client’s accounting structure and system.
  • Develop, maintain & deliver in a timely manner, the Client’s approved financial reports across the region.
  • Coordinate and track the cost savings initiatives for the region and Globe Data Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit: Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time.
  • Ensure that appropriate process, systems controls and controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions.
  • Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognized quality management processes.
  • Ensure all finance staff are well trained on the financial systems & are effectively able to extract data.
  • Balance Sheet and P&L reporting Ownership on the profitability of the client account.
  • Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion.
  • Manage and optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.
  • Ensure robust financial controls in place including Cash Reconciliations, all Balance sheet reconciliations & compliance with SOX reporting.
  • Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet for both the client and Corporate.
  • Ensure timely processing of the JLL invoices, including monitoring the Clients receivable.

Requirements

  • Customer service orientation essential
  • English language essential
  • Polish or other language a plus
  • Qualified Accountant
  • Previous EMEA or international experience essential
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position
  • Good experience of accounting and banking systems
  • Demonstrated financial competency at both a strategic & detailed level of operation
  • Decision maker - motivated by & objectives focused
  • Demonstrated competency in planning & management

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Client Finance Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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