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We are looking for a Client Finance Business Partner for our WPM Life Sciences business line.
Role summary
The Client Finance Business Partner is a senior role reporting to Group Finance Director, with oversight of client accounts, one or more depending on requirement. The Client Finance Business Partner is the financial liaison between the JLL Operational Team and the Client. Responsible for ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with JLL financial policies, tracking and control over the operating expenses and capital expenditures of the client account, providing both JLL Corporate and Client finance deliverables including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and monthly variance analysis.
This role will support the Account Director of the client to minimize risk and ensure compliance to the client contract. Maximizing JLL revenue & CI for the group.
Strategic Direction & Management
Provide clear direction and commercial & financial advice to the Account Director of the Client
Provide clear direction and strategic financial advice to the JLL Operational team.
Liaise and support the group’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 group
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:
o Information
o Report production
o 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 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
Controlled management of the 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 optimize 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
Ensure contractual financial KPIs are met.
Invoice Payment & Processing
Ensure the management of payment of all POE invoices as per the client schedule
Ensure the management of payment of all non-POE 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.
Requirements
Customer service orientation essential
English language essential
Qualified Accountant
Previous EMEA or international experience essential
Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position
Good experience of accounting and banking systems.
Good experience of Financial Property Management requirements
Demonstrated financial competency at both a strategic & detailed level of operation
Decision maker - motivated by & objectives focused
Demonstrated competency in planning & management
Location:
Remote –Warsaw, POLIf 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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