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.
Are you a highly skilled and motivated Financial Analyst with strong client-facing presence? As a key member of our organization, we rely on you to manage the broker commission program and take a proactive approach to address inquiries related to financial matters. With your ability to navigate complex financial details and build strong relationships, you will be responsible for internal reporting for senior leaders. Furthermore, your keen attention to detail, self-motivation, and confident demeanor will enable you manage a dashboard and provide strategic and analytic insights.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational capabilities and resourcefulness, enabling them to adeptly prioritize and reprioritize tasks as needed. You will have a proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating a strong sense of independence while maintaining a cooperative team player attitude.
This role requires being in office in downtown Toronto with flexibility to work from home up to two days/week.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Provide analytical support for business leaders to support decision making
Support development of financial forecasts including annual operating year plans, quarterly/rolling forecasts, and long range planning exercises.
Support analysis to drive growth and profitability, as well as cost management initatives
Analyze performance data for variances to forecast/trend and their respective drivers.
Financial modeling, analysis, and compilation of quantitative data
Provide discrete and confidential handling of sensitive information
Financial Management
Support business as a partner with respect to management of pipeline/work in progress, revenue recognition, and alignment with contract terms
Provide finance support of day-to-day operational requests
Support processing of commission payments on an ongoing basis
Work with the Finance Director & business leaders supporting receivables and expense initiatives
Reporting
Work with business leaders and senior members of the finance team to develop regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and reports, graphs, charts and presentations.
Collaborate with team to develop efficient reporting strategies including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity
Contribute to the timely and accurate preparation of month end reporting and forecasting deliverables and monthly financial review packages
Organize and maintain team data collection, reporting and communication
Teamwork & Leadership
Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for data management tools
Demonstrate high level of customer service with business leadership and finance team
Act as advisor and partner to business leaders on financial and operational matters
Collaborate with team to share and improve technical skills
Identify strategic opportunities and financial risks through collaboration with cross- functional teams
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting preferred; and/or a Bachelor’s degree that emphasizes critical thinking
1 - 3 years of relevant Finance, Real Estate, Consulting, or other business experience
Strong financial/analytical skills
Ability to work with a variety of customers, including sales professionals and business leadership
Makes timely decisions balancing effectiveness with efficiency
Drives to effective solutions with urgency
Advanced proficiency using Excel and PowerPoint
Peoplesoft, Cognos/PAX, Oracle (EPBCS) and Tableau, considered an asset
Bilingual is an asset
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate
Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work
Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
A supportive, caring and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being
If this job description 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.
