Senior Financial Analyst
Chicago, ILAll locationsChicago, ILRemoteCharlotte, NCSeattle, WAWashington, DC Remote
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About the role
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. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5-10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting
- 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.
- 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.