JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Shaping the future of real estate for a better world!
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 live, work, play, shop, and eat.
What this opportunity involves:
The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial stewardship, commercial performance, and operational governance of designated client accounts. This role acts as the primary financial business partner to the Account Director, the client's finance representatives, and JLL Corporate, ensuring that commercial value is maximized while maintaining rigorous compliance and control.
Key Responsibilities include:
Commercial:
Assist with management and administration of the Service Provider Agreement between Client and JLL
Ensure client interfaces and reporting is accurate and provided on a timely basis.
Assist in contributing to ensure account wide operations are efficient and as effective as possible.
Assist Finance Director and Senior Finance Manager in preparation of contract price variations and contractual pricing adjustments
Management of contract variations process including pricing, documentation and approval.
Manage Corporate Month End, forecasting and budgeting processes and associated reporting to the Account Director, Corporate Business Finance Director and Senior Finance Manager.
Ownership of finance related contract KPIs ensuring minimal commercial impact on the account
Management of vendor payments and service levels of JLL internal and external suppliers
Drive all critical projects including Benchmarking and Online Dashboards
Finance Team:
Manage the client Finance relationship to encourage partnering approach to work environment.
Shared Services team oversight ensuring processes and responsibilities are efficient and accurate.
Support systems implementation and ongoing operations to ensure advantages are maximised for the account.
Ensure the integrity of critical data between finance (JD Edwards) and other key systems (Portfolio, Helpdesk, Corrigo etc).
Ensure that the team meets all audit requirements.
Assist with all ad-hoc reporting and project requirements.
Support other JLL and client initiatives as required.
Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:
Strong proven financial / commercial governance experience
Strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse range of client representatives A team player and actively contributes to team discussions and problem solving / brainstorming sessions.
Sound written and oral communication skills, and the capacity to deal with ambiguity & complex problems.
Demonstrated ability to own / manage multiple and complex deliverables on a daily and project basis.
Able to think strategically, innovatively and solve problems.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise work within tight deadlines.
Experience in managing and leading finance teams.
Sound computer skills in Microsoft Office.
10 years’ experience in Finance.
CPA/CA qualification will be highly regarded.
Benefits:
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Active Social Club
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
What you can expect from us:
As an organization, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it,
and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT , people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
Apply today, quoting job reference number REQ542537
If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
📌 Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Jll
📍 Sydney