Senior Finance Director, Accounts, South-East Asia

Jones Lang LaSalle

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.Support the Divisional Finance Director in leading business finance operations and client engagements. Facilitate the design and implementation of business models and strategic finance initiatives, ensuring robust risk management and adherence to service commitments. Act as a secondary point of escalation and collaborate closely with GAE and Account leads to achieve exceptional client service deliveryKey ResponsibilitiesFinance/ Commercial Delivery
  • Assist in managing, controlling, and directing the financial functions of the client finance and corporate finance teams.
  • Business partner with GAE to enhance operational efficiency and improve client delivery.
  • Serve as a secondary point of escalation for both internal and external client-related issues and help maintain robust client relationships.
  • Assist in tracking contractual KPIs and SLAs with clients and conduct periodic reviews with client finance leads.
  • Contribute to effective stakeholder management across diverse business requirements.
  • Support the development and implementation of best practices and innovative client finance solutions.
  • Participate in new business initiatives, including contributing to RFPs and client presentations.
  • Offer support in strategic decision-making related to contracts, pricing, and operational processes.
  • Help ensure compliance with internal controls and support the evolution of these controls to align with Corporate Solutions SOC1 attestations.
  • Co-manage governance and compliance oversight over client and JLL set of books, including leadership over audits or reviews as necessary.
  • Support the maintenance of cash and balance sheet health and manage finance cost-to-serve in accounts P&L.
  • Engage in broader Finance and Business strategic initiatives
Transitions and Business Transformation
  • Assist in managing client onboarding and offboarding resource models.
  • Support commercial validation and risk assessment during transitions and transformations.
  • Act as a business partner with the Client Finance Transition Team, TMO, Sales, Procurement, Legal, and HR SMEs.
  • Help guide client finance teams through the stabilization period.
  • Identify opportunities to address risks and drive cost efficiencies through enhanced support models.
  • Contribute to business process improvements through technology product rollouts.
  • Collaborate with JBS to optimize the use of centralized structures
Leading the organization
  • Contribute to defining career paths and succession planning within the finance team.
  • Mentor and manage team members, fostering their professional development and learning.
  • Support the promotion of the JLL brand and enhance team cohesiveness.
  • Assist in creating a talent pipeline for future portfolio finance role
Key Areas of FocusCorporate Reporting & Governance Business Partnership & Client Relationship KPI ImprovementsRequirement
  • MBA, Masters, or equivalent Finance/Business qualification with Professional Accountancy Qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent)
  • Extensive Finance Function experience with multi-country operations and proven track record in regional organizations
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory/statutory requirements, governance principles, and commercial finance
  • Strategic leadership skills with ability to influence senior management and navigate complex matrix environments
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and client relationship management capabilities
  • Financial competency at both strategic and operational levels with business partnering experiences
  • Cultural agility to lead geographically dispersed teams while respecting regional differences
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented professional with demonstrated initiative and collaborative approach
  • Strong organizational agility with ability to work through both formal channels and informal networks
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