* Financial Administration
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Role summary
Working with the Account Director as a member of the senior leadership team on client account. You will need to ensure that all commercial elements of the contract are being met and all key processes are set to enable the smooth running of the account. This role will have direct responsibility for leading a finance team to include a Client Accounting Manager and two Finance Analysts. The Client Finance Manager will play a lead role on the financial liaison team between the JLL Operational Team and the Client. Responsible for the implementation and execution of accounting processes and programs designed to ensure the appropriate level of accuracy, tracking and control over the operating expenses and capital expenditures of the client account. They are also responsible for accounting compliance, and all JLL Corporate finance deliverables for the client account including budgeting, forecasting and monthly variance analysis.
Responsibilities
Strategic Direction & Management
* Support the Account Director to ensure clear direction and strategic financial advice to the JLL team working on the Client.
* Liaise and support the Client'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 with respect to all financial & support services associated with the Client
Relationship Management
* Ensure and support delivery of all Client and JLL financials related to the client contract
* Develop and implement Client reporting tools
* Supporting the client-side finance teams with any queries/information requests.
* Identify and initiate necessary change control processes
* Co-ordinate communications with all project stakeholders regarding status, progress and issues relating to the project
* Maintain project schedule data, cost data & performance indicator data in online integrated IT system
* Provide expert advice to local Facilities Managers
* Ad hoc duties as required
Budgeting and Reporting - Corporate and Client
* Support and coordinate the activities of the finance team across EMEA:
* Information
* Report production
* Financial Administration
* Ensure that accurate and timely financial information is provided to all members of the management team.
* Production of annual budgets in conjunction with JLL team and client finance team.
* Understand the Client's accounting structure and system.
* Develop, maintain & deliver in a timely manner, the Client's approved financial reports across the region.
* Coordinate and track the cost savings initiatives for the region.
Data Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit
* Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time
* Ensure that appropriate process, systems controls, and financial controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions
* Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognised quality management processes
* Ensure all finance staff are well trained on the financial systems & are effectively able to extract data
JLL Reporting
* Balance Sheet and P&L reporting
* Own reporting on profitability of the client account, including variance analysis and commentary
* Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet
* Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion
* Manage and optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.
* Ensure robust financial controls in place including Cash Reconciliations, all Balance sheet reconciliations & compliance with SOX reporting
* Production of annual budgets in conjunction with JLL team and client finance team.
* Ensure data integrity of the balance sheet for both the client and Corporate.
* Ensure accurate and timely cash flow completion
* Invoice Payment & Processing
* Ensure the management of:
* Payment of all operating invoices in a timely manner
* Ensure the timely processing of the JLL invoices, including monitoring the Clients receivable
Requirements
* Customer service orientation essential
* Previous EMEA or international experience essential
* 3-5 years' experience in a similar position (working with international teams and clients)
* University degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or equivalent and Qualified Member of Professional Accounting Association (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
* Experience in managing team over 2-5 people
* Strong leadership skills working with a dynamic team directly and by influencing indirectly stakeholders
* Motivated, positive and flexible in approach to work and able to develop others in such an
* approach
* Demonstrated financial competency at both a strategic & detailed level of operation
* Decision maker - motivated by & objectives focused
* Demonstrated competency in planning & management
* Self - supporting; diligent; can deliver to tight deadlines
* Excellent PC skills, proficient in Office tools, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.
Location:
Remote -London, GBR
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