Sr Financial Analyst

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. What this job involves: As a Senior Financial Analyst at JLL, you'll serve as a strategic financial partner for a complex client account, delivering advanced analysis, modeling, and insights that drive performance and inform critical business decisions. This role sits at the intersection of financial expertise and client service, requiring you to analyze intricate financial data, manage end-to-end payroll and labor forecasting, and prepare comprehensive reports for both internal leadership and external stakeholders. You'll own key processes including month-end close, accruals, invoicing, and client billing while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and in this role, you'll contribute directly to that mission by providing the financial clarity and strategic recommendations that help our clients optimize their real estate operations. We embrace more innovative ways of working, and you'll have the opportunity to apply cutting-edge financial analysis techniques while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with operational goals. Your work will be essential in identifying trends, uncovering opportunities for improvement, and supporting the long-term success of the account. What your day-to-day will look like: Conduct advanced financial analysis and modeling to support account strategy, identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost optimization and performance improvement Prepare comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and presentations for internal teams and client stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights Manage end-to-end payroll and labor modeling, including headcount forecasting, service line allocations, and union vs. non-union breakouts Oversee month-end close processes and accruals, including labor accruals, true-ups, balance sheet reconciliations, and resolution of payroll-related variances Handle client invoicing and billing operations, ensuring accurate monthly pass-through labor billing and proper validation of reimbursable vs. non-reimbursable charges Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate risks, opportunities, and strategic options that support decision-making processes Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand financial requirements, align strategies, and optimize account performance Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities specific to the account while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and JLL policies Verify the accuracy and integrity of financial data, maintaining appropriate documentation and controls to uphold the highest standards of financial reporting Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, with demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and reporting Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools, with the ability to build complex models and manipulate large data sets Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proven capacity to analyze complex financial data and extract meaningful insights Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation processes