Assistant Manager - Reporting CoE

Job description

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.    Financial Planning: • Develop and coordinate the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and executives. • Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets, identifying areas of variance and providing recommendations for improvement. • Develop financial models and forecasts, considering various scenarios, to support decision-making and resource allocation. • Continuously improve financial planning processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and relevance. Financial Analysis and Reporting: • Provide insightful analysis on financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. • Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, to senior management and other stakeholders. • Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investments, and business cases. • Preparing P/L reports and sending to Stakeholders as part of monthly exercise. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information. • Analyze the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, and profit margin. • Build a vision for an accurate and automated financial reporting and work backwards with that vision to build processes and systems in partnership with tech team. • Headcount tracking and management. Forecasting and Budgeting: • Manage the forecasting process, including the preparation of regular forecasts and updates, and assess the impact of changes on the business's financial position. • Coordinate the development of long-range financial plans, aligned with the company's strategic objectives. • Assess and recommend adjustments to budgeting and forecasting assumptions based on changing market conditions, industry trends, and business goals. Business Partnership: • Collaborate with business units and functional leaders to provide financial insights and guidance to support decision-making and evaluate performance. • Partner with key stakeholders to identify areas of improvement and implement strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, profitability, and growth. • 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. • Play an advisory role in evaluating new business opportunities, investments, and potential risks. • Ensure effective communication of financial information to non-financial stakeholders, promoting financial acumen across the organization. Team Leadership and Development: • Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment, nurturing talent and promoting career growth. • Stay updated with the latest developments in financial analysis and reporting practices, tools, and regulations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards. • Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for data management tools. • Collaborate with team to share and improve technical skills. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA a plus • Experience in a large, complex, global public company • Successful track record at a rapidly growing company that is expanding through M&A, new product introduction and operational simplification. • Experience using info