Client Finance Lead

• Strategic Direction & Management: Provide 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
• Implement all new processes and procedures as required by JLL finance
• Relationship Management: Be proactive in developing and managing client / business unit relationships ensuring that the expected service levels are achieved across the region
• 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 – both 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 and Globe
• 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 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 recognized 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
• 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, in accordance with legal obligations
• Develop and maintain all necessary guidelines and manuals associated with the Clients payable / receivable process
• Ensure the timely processing of the JLL invoices, including monitoring the Clients receivable

• Customer service orientation essential
• English language essential, Polish or other language a plus
• Qualified Accountant
• Previous EMEA or international experience essential
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position
• Good experience of accounting and banking systems
• Demonstrated financial competency at both a strategic & detailed level of operation
• Decision maker - motivated by & objectives focused
• Demonstrated competency in planning & management

Polish or other language a plus