Senior Finance Manager at JLL in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Senior Finance Manager
Location: Sydney, NSW
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.
Shaping the future of real estate for a better world
At JLL, we see a Brighter Wayforward 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 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 will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
What this opportunity involves:
JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to serve as a strategic business partner to the Leadership team within our Retail Sector for PAM Australia. This is a pivotal role where financial expertise meets business growth strategy.
As Senior Finance Manager, you'll lead both onshore team members and oversee offshore client accounting resources through a JBS SLA arrangement. You'll be instrumental in driving revenue growth through business development initiatives, client retention, and the delivery of exceptional financial services that leverage JLL's cutting-edge technology platforms.
An overview of the role:
Strategic Partnership & Business Development
·Build strong relationships with sector leads as their trusted financial adviser
·Participate in client business development presentations and leverage PAM systems expertise to deliver value-added conversations
Financial Management & Delivery
·Deliver timely, accurate client financial reports and tenant outgoings reconciliations
·Liaise with external auditors, process journal entries, and maintain sector financial metrics
·Manage property transitions and onboarding
Team Leadership
·Manage onshore finance team and offshore JBS resources via SLA
·Lead monthly training sessions, provide mentorship, and ensure succession planning
·Resolve escalated issues effectively
Compliance & Process Excellence
·Maintain compliance framework and JLL internal controls with zero breaches
·Drive system upgrades and process efficiencies
·Coordinate annual audit information flow with clients
Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:
·Degree in Accounting or Finance
·CPA or CA qualification
·5+ years of property accounting experience
·Proven team management and leadership experience
·Proficiency with MRI systems
·Yardi system experience
Benefits:
·Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
·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:
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.
As an organisation, 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 regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. 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.
Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number REQ529237
Location:
On-site –Sydney, NSW
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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