Finance Business Partner (12 months contract)

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Are you a dynamic, commercially-savvy finance professional ready to drive strategic growth and operational excellence? Join JLL's Finance team as a Finance Business Partner and become a key strategic advisor to our Business Line leadership across Australia and New Zealand, championing data-driven insights, process innovation, and financial performance optimization.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

Partner with the Senior Finance Business Partner to support Business Line operations across Australia and New Zealand

Promote and sustain a high-performance culture centered on JLL and Finance core values and behaviors

Assist in setting challenging but achievable targets and drive business results

Identify, lead, and support delivery of key projects aligned with business and finance objectives

Leverage data insights to inform decision-making and business strategy

Collaborate with other business lines and corporate services to ensure alignment with company objectives and drive growth

Champion implementation of company-wide initiatives

Business Performance & Commercial Analysis

Share accountability with the SFBP and Business Line heads for financial performance

Develop and implement strategies to improve financial performance and margin maximization

Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and required actions to achieve targets

Conduct ad-hoc analysis and deliver insights utilizing finance and non-finance data to support business decision-making

Provide critical evaluation and governance over business commercials including contracts, business investments, and people incentives

Support and train business stakeholders on finance systems, processes, and revenue recognition requirements

Build knowledge across the organization on business and margin performance drivers to inform commercial decision-making

Financial Management & Reporting

Own all finance responsibilities for the Business Line, including:

Budget development and periodic forecasting

Accuracy and compliance of business transactions and data with JLL policies

Adherence to key deliverable timelines with high-quality, complete outputs

Business Line level reporting and insights to internal stakeholders and ANZ leadership

Deliver key geo-level reporting and finance insights to Geographic leads (~5% effort allocation)

Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all finance responsibilities

Process Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement finance and business process improvements through automation and cost-effective resourcing

Research and suggest innovation opportunities and best practice across business lines

Support, training, and process improvement implementation to ensure efficient interaction with finance systems

Proactively identify and deliver insights and opportunities to better inform business growth

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Maintain close working relationships with national and state heads of sub-business lines

Build strong partnerships with function leads supporting the business

Develop sufficient knowledge of business operations, challenges, and expected performance impacts

Represent finance in a professional, collaborative, value-add, proactive, and high-performance manner

What We're Looking For:

Essential Requirements

Relevant finance business partnering or commercial finance experience in professional services or similar environments preferably property

CPA or CFA qualifications are mandatory

Proven track record in business partnering with demonstrated success driving financial performance

Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting capabilities

Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract analysis and business investment evaluation

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels

Hands-on, data-driven approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in commercial real estate, property services, or related industries

Track record of implementing process improvements and automation initiatives

Experience with financial systems and business intelligence tools

Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and compliance requirements

Experience managing multiple business lines or geographic regions

Personal Attributes

Commercially experienced, hands-on finance professional with curiosity for technology tools and their value-add potential

Exceptional attention to detail with passion for analytics and continuous improvement

Strong comprehension and communication skills to support various levels of business stakeholders

Proactive approach to self-development, particularly in technology and analytic tools

Dynamic, energetic professional who can identify opportunities and drive performance

Appreciation and commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and efficient project outcomes

Exceptional cognitive skills necessary to understand and disseminate complex information effectively

What JLL Can Offer You:

Recognition benefits

Corporate discounts and offers

'You' Days

Health & Wellbeing programs

Learning & Development platforms

Mentorship from industry-leading finance and business professionals

Paid time off for volunteer work

Premium offices

Complimentary barista beverages (hot or cold) of your choice

Reporting Structure:  This role reports to the Senior Finance Business Partner with a matrix reporting line to relevant sub-business line heads.

As an organization, 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 recognize and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.