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Finance Manager  

Our Expectations

We are looking for a Finance Manager who can:

Deliver from day one – capable, experienced, and ready to hit the ground running

Deliver high-quality financial reporting across all relevant disciplines

Align with the client and build effective, trust-based working relationships

Be a strong regional team player who collaborates effectively between local teams through to APAC team members

Have a hands-on, can-do mindset – actively involved in all aspects of the work, not just delegating

Complete jobs/tasks independently and proactively, correctly and on-time, with minimal rework

Be dedicated and hardworking, setting the standard for the team and mentoring as required

Deliver independently with experience across all facets of finance (project related) and operations support

Ensure smooth operations through strong execution and accountability

Meet all key performance indicators as set out in the management contract

What This Job Involves

Finance Budgeting and Forecasting

Support JLL Regional Finance Lead with Yearly Budgeting and Rolling Forecasting, with main focus on Taiwan

Lead the client budgeting preparation

Review and optimize budgets with Project and Operation teams

Prepare budget/forecast summaries and presentation decks

Provide training and guidance to Taiwan Operation team regarding budget/forecast preparation

Space Planning and Forecast

Headcount & Growth Forecasting: Analyze hiring pipelines, business roadmaps, and growth projections to develop 3–5 year seat supply and demand forecasts.

Occupancy Scenario Modeling: Develop stacking plans, block plans, and stack plans to determine optimal department adjacencies and space allocation.

Monitor the output of Data Analysis & Utilization Reporting: Conduct occupancy surveys, audit seating, and analyze and interpret utilization data (badge/sensor data) from occupancy planner to support change initiatives.

Monitor the output of CAFM/IWMS Maintenance: Manage facility data within systems (e.g., TRIRIGA, CAD) from occupancy planner to ensure accuracy.

Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with HR, BUs, Finance, and Real Estate to align workplace strategy with headcount changes.

Month End Closing, Reporting and Billing

Prepare client month end closing report including cost accruals, month end review preparation with detailed commentary to support traceability and understanding of reported figures

Communicate with project and operation team to understand the cause of variance and prepare variance analysis for each site along with opportunities and risks to be addressed

Daily Support to Clients

Respond to Clients' inquiries accurately in a timely manner if required

Provide daily support regarding any related financial questions and issues

Training

Actively participate in all planned training activities

Provide training to Project and Operation team as planned or on demand

Communication

Liaise with client's Finance team to solve finance related issues regarding accrual, payment, invoices, PO, etc.

Engage with Platform and Regional Teams to harmonize and retain consistency and efficiencies.  

Team Backup

Back up Regional Finance Lead and finance team members' work such as:

Spending control

PO List maintenance

Invoice List

Month end closing

Budgeting

Change Control (CR) preparation with Operations

Other finance operations

Finance Management & Operations

Ensure the site's financial operations meet or exceed targets and comply with JLL Code of Ethics

Ensure financial processes are always followed

Manage any Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) forecasts and ensure actual spending is within targets

Reporting & Administration

Prepare presentations for monthly operations and quarterly business reviews (QBRs/MRMs) amongst others as needed

Complete financial reporting accurately within deadlines

Update and maintain financial trackers and documentation

KPIs

Complete all monthly and quarterly KPI tasks accurately within deadlines

Maintain a KPI outcomes with no penalties

Manage the completion of actions arising from KPI reviews

Ad Hoc Tasks

Other ad hoc tasks assigned by Regional Finance Lead or management

Key Competencies and Behaviours

Live JLL Behaviours

Be Humble / Win Together / Simplify / Be Decisive / Be Curious

Effective Communicator & Relationship Builder

Regularly communicate financial strategies, plans, initiatives, and performance clearly and professionally

Listen effectively and communicate through actions and example

Simplify complexity and balance strategic views with operational details

Create a collaborative and effective team environment

Forge alliances with JLL regional team to achieve timely and effective outcomes

Present strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability

Forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

Understand and anticipate client needs and build strong, trusting relationships

Strong focus on meeting client expectations

Be the go-to person for any JLL finance matters

Resilient & Persistent

Flexible, resourceful, and proactive individual able to produce results with minimal guidance under tight deadlines

Ability to work well under pressure and at high volume without compromising quality

Maintain strong momentum and drive to achieve outcomes

Confident and able to be effective independently

Structured & Dependable

High degree of professionalism

Ability to self-manage

Problem solver with proven ability to plan, organize, and structure work

Strong analytical and evaluative skills

Ability to react with appropriate urgency to situations requiring quick response

Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in financial reporting and analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with CPA License

Minimum 10 years of Finance or Accounting experience (ideally in regional or multi-site management)

Experience in manufacturing or high-tech industry is preferred

Strong English for regional communication and stakeholder engagement

High proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel for financial modeling and analysis)

Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and financial reporting 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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