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Head of Transformation - Finance Operations

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Transformation - Finance Operations to lead enterprise-wide finance operations transformation initiatives. This role will drive digital innovation, process optimization, and organizational change to enhance finance operations, reporting capabilities, and business insights across our global commercial real estate platform.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Partner with the Global Head of Finance Operations to create cutting-edge, best-in-class processes that serve the business with innovation leadership

Develop and execute comprehensive finance operations transformation roadmap aligned with business objectives

Lead cross-functional teams through complex change management initiatives

Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for operational excellence and cost optimization

Drive adoption of emerging technologies and best practices in finance operations

Establish our organization as the industry leader in finance operations innovation

Process & Technology Transformation

Collaborate with Global Head to design revolutionary finance operations processes that set industry standards

Oversee implementation of modern finance operations systems (ERP, planning tools, analytics platforms, generative AI driven processes)

Re-Design to optimize finance operations processes across all areas

Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve accuracy

Establish standardized finance operations processes across global markets and business lines

Pioneer next-generation finance operations capabilities that differentiate our business

Change Management & Organization Development

Develop change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies

Build transformation capabilities within finance operations teams

Create training programs and knowledge transfer protocols

Foster culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Champion best-in-class service delivery models that exceed business expectations

Projects and Accountability

Project Accountability: Own delivery of different aspects of project management including – due diligence,solution design, implementation roadmap, project coordination, risk management, testing coordination and stakeholder communication.

Project planning and execution: Generate and deliver a detailed project execution plan concerning the execution of all aspects of the project.

Business Case: Prepare cost-benefit analyses for projects across departments while identifying areas where cash flow and revenue can be improved.

Budgetary oversight - develop project budgets, obtain approvals for and adhere to project scope. Own budget of the assigned project and enable project sponsor to make well-informed decisions about proposed investments, emerging opportunities, and areas for improvement.

Requirements gathering: Working with the business and finance teams to understand and clarify their requirements, develop scope, cost, and budget estimates and present to the sponsor for approval.

Risk Management – Consider the potential impact the project will have on the business should it cause an interruption and identify appropriate actions plans to mitigate risk.

Project Reporting: Present progress updates to Steering Committees and Working groups and drive meaningful insights while providing a roadmap for success

Performance & Analytics

Establish KPIs and metrics to measure transformation success

Implement advanced analytics and business intelligence capabilities

Drive data-driven decision making across finance operations organization

Develop real-time reporting and dashboard capabilities

Create innovative performance measurement frameworks that position us as industry leaders

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Chartered Accountant preferred with qualifications in Technology

15+ years of progressive finance operations experience with 5+ years in transformation/change management roles

Experience in commercial real estate, professional services, or similar complex service industries preferred

Technical Skills

Proven track record leading large-scale system implementations (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)

Strong knowledge of finance operations planning and analysis tools (Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights)

Experience with business intelligence platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik)

Understanding of automation technologies (RPA, AI/ML applications in finance operations)

Leadership & Soft Skills

Exceptional project management and program leadership capabilities

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to influence and drive change across matrixed organizations

Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience managing global, culturally diverse teams

Passion for innovation and creating industry-leading solutions

Ability to work effectively across multiple parts of the organization with similar mandates – JLL Technology, Business Excellence and Operations Management teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Agile/Lean methodologies

Change management certification (Prosci, Kotter, etc.)

Knowledge of regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions

Background in shared services or center of excellence models

Track record of developing award-winning or industry-recognized finance operations processes

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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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