Executive Director, Finance & FP&A - Global Leasing
Location: Chicago, IL (3 days on-site)
JLL is seeking an Executive Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the FP&A function for Global Leasing. This executive role will drive enterprise-wide financial performance management, advanced analytics, and strategic decision support while overseeing multiple regional FP&A teams. The position includes overseeing and providing strategic support for EMEA and APAC leadership teams. The role requires exceptional leadership to influence C-suite decisions and manage major transformation initiatives.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Develop and execute comprehensive global financial strategies aligned with enterprise objectives and partner with C-suite on major decisions and market expansions.
- Oversee multi-regional FP&A teams to establish performance management frameworks with quarterly, annual and strategic financial commitments across geographic markets.
- Lead implementation of advanced predictive analytics and next-generation financial systems leveraging automation and AI to drive decision-making and efficiency.
- Mentor finance leaders across time zones; establish centers of excellence to share best practices.
- Champion transformation projects and serve as primary financial advisor to regional leaders and cross-functional forums.
- Support for EMEA and APAC leadership teams.
- Strengthen financial reporting capabilities and governance frameworks to ensure data integrity and rapid decision-making.
- Represent Global Leasing finance in strategic enterprise initiatives and manage stakeholder relationships, translating insights into actionable strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- 15+ years of progressive finance leadership with multi-regional scope and enterprise-level impact.
- Executive-level experience in public companies with P&L accountability and high-growth environments.
- Proven leadership through significant organizational change, including M&A, digital transformation, and scaling initiatives.
- Advanced degree (MBA, CPA, or equivalent) with commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to influence and partner with C-suite executives; strong executive presence and communication in matrix organizations.
- Expertise in advanced financial modeling, predictive analytics, and enterprise-level system implementations with measurable impact.
- Experience with capital allocation decisions and leveraging financial technologies, data analytics, and automation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Real estate markets understanding and global commercial operations expertise.
- Track record implementing transformational FP&A capabilities.
- Strong business partnership skills translating financial concepts to actionable strategies.
- Experience establishing governance frameworks balancing data integrity with agility.
- Talent development and finance leadership development program creation.
- Knowledge of emerging financial technologies and performance management practices.
- International experience with multi-currency operations and cross-cultural management.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position: 210,000 - 270,000 USD per year
Location: On-site - Chicago, IL
If this job description resonates, apply even if you don’t meet all requirements.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid time off and holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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