Global Head of Finance Performance Management

at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Global Head of Performance Management

We are looking for a Global Head of Performance Management to join our global Finance function.

The Global Head of Performance Management is responsible for measuring and helping improve efficiency of JLL incentive plans. The role will work closely with the JLL Reward team in analyzing, forecasting, administering, and developing incentive programs that align with the Company's long-term financial and non-financial objectives. As a senior member of the Global FP&A team, this individual will serve as the primary Finance point of contact on all matters relating to the financial considerations of the Company's incentive programs including, but not limited to, annual bonus plans, forgivable loans, commissions, retention awards, equity awards, deferred compensation, etc.

Specifically, this individual will be responsible for the following:

Financial Analysis & Forecasting
Identify, measure, and report on key performance metrics to measure effectiveness of the incentive plans such as ROI on forgivable loans and other such economic instruments
Oversee the development and maintenance of financial models to forecast incentive program payouts in varying performance scenarios
Contribute to enterprise and segment level forecasting by providing compensation-related inputs based upon current business performance and forecasted market conditions
Establish affordability metrics to ensure compensation program spend aligns with JLL's long-term financial targets and requisite margins
Partner with the Rewards team to design new incentive plan; build consistent and scalable framework to assess financial impact to guide new plan designs
Establish standardized approach for assessing new incentive plans to ensure consistent evaluation and assessment of benefits and risks
Own the preparation of the requisite financial analysis and materials for executive review and approvals with close cooperation with segment level finance teams
Track compensation ratios across business lines, regions, and countries and ensure spend is appropriate relative to prevailing market practices

Incentive Plan Governance and Financial Administration
Create and maintain inventory of all incentive programs including employee population, spend at target performance, financial drivers, plan mechanics, min/max payouts, etc.
In partnership with Reward, establish guardrails/design parameters for bonus programs, forgivable loans, and other plan structures where appropriate
Assist in establishing financial targets where applicable on an annual basis and update such targets as necessary to account for in-year allocation changes
Assist in defining financial metrics to be utilized in incentive programs
Review and sign off on all new forgivable loan requests prior to dissemination to the Global CFO

Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary liaison between Reward and Finance
Establish credibility with business leaders and act as a trusted financial resource

What are we looking for?
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to present complex information to stakeholders at all levels (company staff through Board of Directors)
Strong analytical skills, out-of-the-box thinker with creative problem solving skills who is comfortable with ambiguity
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills, consensus-building and leadership skills in a collaborative setting
Superior multi-tasking skills and ability independently manage a high-functioning team
Ability to lead complex projects (including with non-direct reports) and manage expectations of multiple constituents
Ability to develop... For full info follow application link.

JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce.  JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.  The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.