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About Us:

Our Work Dynamics business line works with some of the world's leading organisations to provide onsite solutions.

The Role:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, bright and enthusiastic professional to join our Work Dynamics team. Leveraging your extensive experience in business reporting and business processes, as Finance & Performance Manager, your key role will be to drive the successful delivery of the financial services under the contract and preparation of budgets, forecasts, month end reporting, actuals to budget/forecast analysis including identification of variance drivers for management reporting  to contribute to the development and maintenance of a superior client service delivery culture within the account team.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Own and manage the operational finance function, profitability and client deliverables associated with the contract.Manage Senior Client and Finance relationships and partner with Account Director.Oversight of offshore finance service centre and associated AP/AR function for the accountSupport Account Director in managing Contract Variations and Negotiations including contract interpretation and compliance covering amendments, scope management, savings glide paths, reporting and invoicing.Support and work with Procurement in procuring vendors and vendor maintenance.Monitor the profitability of the account and flag risks / opportunities on a timely basis.Maintain JD Edwards general ledger and ensure appropriate controls are being monitored.Own the delivery of periodic finance reporting – internally and externally to the client.Monitor cost recoverability and impact on financial performance.Support, encourage and drive the pursuit of continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives.Manage the budgeting and forecasting process for the client as well as for JLL.

What you will bring

You will have a management style that demonstrates flexibility in approach, adaptability in execution, and agility in response and ability to manage the finance service delivery under the contract, with advice from Client Finance Director as required.

You will apply a commercial lens to the contract to ensure profitability of the contract is maintained, develop plan with Account Director if profitability at risk of being impacted.

The ability to influence is critical – including client, Account Manager and FM team.

Minimum five years’ experience in a similar role.Minimum bachelor’s degree in business or commerce or other related field.Qualification as CPA, CA or equivalent preferred.Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel (MS Project and/or Visio experience is an advantage)Property industry experience.Strong analytical skills and a sound understanding of IT systems.A thorough understanding of how to interpret stakeholders’ needs.Strong detailed cost management experience.Strong written and oral communication skills.Experience of Budget management.Demonstrated proactive & professional approach to customer service

What to expect from us:

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 and building an inclusive workplace.  

This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions, and race.

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. 

Location:

On-site –Melbourne, VIC

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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