JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Position OverviewThis position is responsible for budget management, expense management, lifecycle cost management, and tenant utility billing management for data center facilities. You will be at the forefront of finance supporting mission-critical infrastructure. The data center industry continues to experience rapid growth and is an essential social infrastructure supporting cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation. Your finance expertise will directly contribute to the efficient operations and sustainable growth of facilities supporting cutting-edge technology. This position realizes business competitiveness enhancement and environmental impact reduction through involvement in strategic decision-making, cost optimization, and energy efficiency improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Management & Planning
Develop and forecast annual budgets (¥500M to ¥2B scale)
Develop management models for capital investments, operating expenses, and long-term investments
Monitor budget performance, conduct variance analysis, and propose corrective actions
Develop multi-year finance plans
Cost Management & Optimization
Analyze operating expenses (electricity, utilities, cooling, maintenance, labor costs, etc.)
Identify cost reduction opportunities through efficiency improvements and vendor negotiations
Evaluate finance efficiency through tracking operational metrics such as PUE
Measure, aggregate, and create invoices for tenant utility costs
Finance Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Develop and track KPIs for TCO management and benchmarking
Support decision-making through finance trend and risk analysis
Finance Reporting & Analysis
Manage CAPEX/OPEX approval workflows
Early identification and mitigation of budget overrun risks
Create, manage, negotiate, and review invoices for facilities maintenance contracts
Administrative & Soft Service Management
Manage ordering and budgets for consumables, tools, and disaster preparedness supplies
Supervise cleaning and non-critical equipment maintenance
Support engineering teams
Required Qualifications
5+ years of practical experience in finance management/analysis
3+ years of experience in data centers, facilities management, or real estate industry preferred
Experience managing medium to large-scale budgets (¥500M+)
Skills
Report creation and data analysis using Power Query / Power BI (required)
Workflow automation using Power Automate (preferred)
Advanced finance analysis using Excel
Business-level English proficiency
Core Competencies
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Communication and presentation skills
Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Work Environment
Primarily based at data center facilities (including office work)
Extended hours may be required during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end periods
Hybrid work arrangements available
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
