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Role Summary

The Client Finance Business Partner is a senior role reporting to the Group Finance Director, overseeing client accounts (one or more depending on requirement). The role acts as the financial liaison between the JLL Operational Team and the Client, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with JLL financial policies. Responsibilities include tracking and controlling operating expenses and capital expenditures, and providing both JLL Corporate and Client finance deliverables – reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis.

This position supports the Account Director of the client to minimize risk and ensure compliance with the client contract, while maximizing JLL revenue and CI for the group.

Strategic Direction & Management

• Provide clear direction and commercial & financial advice to the Account Director of the Client
• Provide strategic financial advice to the JLL Operational team
• Liaise and support the group’s primary financial managers/units
• Ensure the team is structured to maintain & exceed the client’s financial expectations
• Develop and maintain all relevant policies and procedures for financial & support services associated with the Client
• Implement new processes and procedures as required by JLL finance

Relationship Management

• Be proactive in developing and managing client / business unit relationships to achieve expected service levels across the group
• Encourage an environment that supports teamwork, financial transparency, co‑operation & performance excellence across the region
• Manage and coach the team to ensure high staff morale, trust, work ethics, clear goals and performance reviews
• Develop IPMP and succession plans for all roles in the JLL client finance team
• Manage relationship with central finance & ensure a good working relationship

Budgeting and Reporting – Corporate & Client

• Support and coordinate finance team activities across EMEA
• Report production and financial administration
• Ensure accurate & timely financial information is provided to the management team
• Produce annual budgets in conjunction with JLL and client finance teams
• Understand the Client’s accounting structure and system
• Deliver the Client’s approved financial reports across the region
• Coordinate and track cost‑saving initiatives for the region and globe

Data Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit

• Ensure data integrity across systems and audit data periodically
• Maintain appropriate processes and controls to guarantee transaction integrity
• Ensure financial accounting and reporting is audit‐worthy and aligns with recognised quality management processes
• Train finance staff on financial systems and data extraction

JLL Reporting

• Controlled management of balance sheet and P&L reporting
• Own reporting on profitability of the client account
• Maintain data integrity of the balance sheet and cash flow
• Optimise finance processes for efficiency and effectiveness
• Implement robust financial controls, including cash reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations & SOX compliance
• Ensure contractual financial KPIs are met

Invoice Payment & Processing

• Manage payment of all POE invoices as per the client schedule
• Ensure timely payment of all non‑POE invoices in accordance with legal obligations
• Develop and maintain guidelines for clients payable/receivable processes
• Process JLL invoices promptly and monitor clients’ receivables

Requirements

• Customer service orientation essential
• English language essential
• Qualified accountant
• Previous EMEA or international experience essential
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar position
• Good experience with accounting and banking systems
• Good experience of financial property management requirements
• Demonstrated financial competency at both strategic and detailed operational levels
• Decision‐maker, motivation‑driven and objectives‑focused
• Demonstrated competency in planning & management

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

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