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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this opportunity involves:

We are seeking for a Finance professional to join us as our Senior Finance Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial responsibilities for our government clients while driving operational excellence and process improvements. You will be involved in client engagement and lead financial discussions with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be required to be based in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne with ability to attend the office meetings and client engagement in-person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client financial engagement - Represent JLL Finance in all client meetings and stakeholder discussions, driving financial conversations and relationship management
• Develop management reporting systems - Enhance JLL's reporting, budgeting and forecasting capabilities to meet evolving business requirements
• Deliver comprehensive financial reporting - Prepare monthly management accounts, budget variance analysis, and specialized reporting including Indigenous and SME requirements as per contract specifications
• Support JLL Corporate functions - Manage invoicing of management fees and additional services while tracking fee generation activities across relationship directors, leasing, facilities and ESS teams
• Oversee Finance Transactions Team - Coordinate team activities, implement robust checks and balances, and track key performance indicators to ensure operational excellence
• Manage property financial transactions - Administer all financial aspects of leases, property acquisitions and divestments, including funding requests and expenditure payments
• Maintain financial systems integrity - Ensure all financial systems accurately reflect client transactions in accordance with JLL accounting guidelines and contractual requirements
• Drive process improvement - Develop, implement and maintain financial procedures and management systems while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the wider JLL business

Key Skills & Requirements

• Australian citizenship with ability to obtain and hold AGSVA Clearance and additional entity clearances
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline with formal finance qualifications (CA or CPA preferred)
• At least 5 years in a similar finance management role with demonstrated experience leading finance and accounting teams
• Strong background in financial and commercial governance with property industry experience highly valued
• Advanced interpersonal abilities to manage diverse client representatives and explain financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences
• Capacity for strategic thinking, innovation, and managing complex, ambiguous situations
• Advanced Excel, analytical, and reporting skills with ability to manage multiple complex deliverables simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with commitment to delivering high-level customer service and JLL's shared values

What you can expect from us:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Employee assistant program
• Novated Lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices
• Hybrid / flexible work arrangements

About us:

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat. Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ487347

Location:

On-site –Canberra, ACT

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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