Finance Director - Singapore Lead

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Finance Director - Singapore Lead

Key Responsibilities

Finance/ Commercial Delivery

1. Assist in managing, controlling, and directing the financial functions of the client finance teams.
2. Business partner with Singapore and Data Centre GAE to enhance operational efficiency and improve client delivery.
3. Serve as a primary point of escalation for both internal and external client-related issues and help maintain robust client relationships.
4. Assist in tracking contractual KPIs and SLAs with clients and conduct periodic reviews with client finance leads.
5. Contribute to effective stakeholder management across diverse business requirements.
6. Support the development and implementation of best practices and innovative client finance solutions.
7. Participate in new business initiatives, including contributing to RFPs and client presentations.
8. Offer support in strategic decision-making related to contracts, pricing, and operational processes.
9. Help ensure compliance with internal controls and support the evolution of these controls to align with Corporate Solutions SOC1 attestations.
10. Co-manage governance and compliance oversight over client and JLL set of books, including leadership over audits or reviews as necessary.
11. Support the maintenance of cash and balance sheet health and manage finance cost-to-serve in accounts P&L.
12. Engage in broader Finance and Business strategic initiatives.
13. Collaborate with Finance Directors across Non-SEA regions to source and recruit top-tier finance leads for new and/or existing accounts.

Transitions and Business Transformation

1. Assist in managing client onboarding and offboarding resource models.
2. Support commercial validation and risk assessment during transitions and transformations.
3. Act as a business partner with the Client Finance Transition Team, TMO, Sales, Procurement, Legal, and HR SMEs.
4. Help guide client finance teams through the stabilization period.
5. Identify opportunities to address risks and drive cost efficiencies through enhanced support models.
6. Contribute to business process improvements through technology product rollouts.
7. Collaborate with JBS to optimize the use of centralized structures.

Leading the Team

1. Contribute to defining career paths and succession planning within the finance team.
2. Mentor and manage team members, fostering their professional development and learning.
3. Support the promotion of the JLL brand and enhance team cohesiveness.
4. Assist in creating a talent pipeline for future portfolio finance roles.

Location:

On-site - Singapore

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