Senior Financial Analyst
Chicago, IL On-site
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About the role
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. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
What you'll bring
- 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.
- 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.