Senior Director, Financial Analysis
Jones Lang LaSalle
- Location
- Penang, Malaysia
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About this role
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . 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. Regional Finance Director Work Dynamics What this job involves? The Regional Finance Director is the member of the Regional Leadership team for the Client Account and is responsible for managing effective forecast, reporting and analytics, budget management in line with contractual requirements for client JLL. The role is critical to the success of the Client relationship through driving informative decisions based on the current spend plan, navigating through Client priorities, market conditions and strategic business plans; Also, the expectation from the role is continuous process improvement, innovation through fact-based decision making and driving cost efficiencies. This position provides an opportunity to work with a broad range of areas related to a regional real estate portfolio, including: facility management and building operations, transaction management, project management and real estate portfolio planning to ensure the delivery of Client and JLL goals regionally. Accountable for the successful delivery of a comprehensive range of financial services & support as defined in the contract Monitor and ensure efficient use of resources that contribute to the Jones Lang LaSalle revenue and profit targets Support through the team delivery of day-to-day regional financial and accounting operations with particular focus on the client’s reporting requirements at a regional level. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Direction As member of the Regional Leadership team provide clear direction and strategic financial advice to the Leadership & extended leadership team. Act as primary liaison with the Client’s Finance teams. Actively looking for innovations within your area of responsibilities to add value to the client and the JLL business Client Relationship Management Proactively develop and manage client / business unit relationships ensuring that the expected services are delivered across regions consistent with the contractual scope of services and within budgets Working with the client and jointly manage the total cost and driving savings opportunities on the uncovered scope Actively encourage an environment that supports teamwork, functional integration, financial transparency, co-operation & performance excellence across the region.
Team
Management Manage a team, effective strategic leadership and coaching and mentoring the team Ensure the team is structured to maintain & exceed the client’s financial expectations. Act as manager and coach for the team ensuring high staff morale, trust, work ethics, clear goals and performance reviews. Develop annual objectives and succession plans for all roles in the regional finance team, Process mapping and efficiency analysis. Promotes a culture of teamwork and collaborates across other functional verticals within the firm in adopting/sharing of best practices Financial Planning and Analysis (Client and Corporate JLL) Oversee and coordinate the activities of the team with respect to the annual budget setting and quarterly forecasting cycle Ensure that accurate and timely financial information is provided to all members of the management team Maintain a thorough understanding of the Client’s accounting structure and associate systems. Translate that knowledge to ensure a smooth and consistent flow of financial data Develop, maintain & deliver in a timely manner, the Client’s approved