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
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