Senior Finance Director

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JLL is seeking an experienced  Senior Finance Director  to lead the commercial, financial, and governance performance of multiple client accounts within our Work Dynamics business. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will deliver strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, and trusted business partnership to both clients and JLL leadership teams. As a key member of account leadership teams, you will drive commercial results, ensure rigorous financial governance, and foster continuous improvement across finance operations. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy, build high-performing teams, and deliver measurable value in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Commercial Leadership Manage and maximize commercial results across multiple client accounts Oversee Master Services Agreements, contract price variations, and contractual pricing adjustments Drive account-wide operational efficiency and effectiveness as a member of account leadership teams Manage savings commitments and ensure contract variations are accurately priced, documented, and approved Own finance-related contract KPIs to minimize commercial impact Financial Governance & Controls Provide comprehensive financial services focused on quality, continuous improvement, governance, and best practice Manage corporate month-end, forecasting, and budgeting processes with associated reporting Oversee finance team operations, ensuring robust accounting controls, accurate reporting, and process excellence Ensure data integrity across finance systems (JD Edwards) and operational platforms (CAAPs, Corrigo, etc.) Meet all audit requirements and actively contribute to peer review processes across accounts Client Relationship Management Build and maintain trusted client finance relationships with a partnering approach Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and client interfaces Support achievement of all relevant KPIs and maintain client satisfaction above "Satisfactory" benchmarks Contribute to positive annual client performance evaluations Team Leadership & Development Provide effective leadership and direction to JLL finance teams Drive capability development and continuous improvement across month-end, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes Oversee Shared Services teams to ensure efficient and accurate operations Foster a collaborative team environment and actively contribute to problem-solving and innovation Systems, Data & Transformation Support systems implementation and operations to maximize account benefits Advocate for AI adoption to drive finance team productivity efficiencies Ensure seamless integration and data integrity across financial and operational systems Think strategically and innovatively to solve complex problems Risk & Compliance Ensure full compliance with legislative requirements and client contractual obligations Maintain strong financial and commercial governance frameworks Manage audit readiness and regulatory compliance across all accounts What You’ll Bring: Professional Qualification:  CA, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification with a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience Financial Leadership:  Extensive experience in financial management, commercial governance, and operational finance leadership within complex business environments Contract Management: