Business Controller, Major Projects Engineering and Supply Finland

Job description

About us

Ranked as one of the most innovative companies in the world, KONE is a global leader in elevator and escalator business. Every day, millions of people globally are using our elevators and escalators in an increasingly urbanizing environment. We want to offer the best People Flow® experience to those using our equipment in residential and office buildings, hotels, public transportation sites, hospitals, shopping malls and many special buildings.

KONE Major Projects is a global organization specialized in large-scale building projects such as skyscrapers, stadiums, airports and transit centers to deliver the best People Flow® experience.

We are looking for

Business Controller, Major Projects Supply Finland , to be located in Hyvinkää, Finland.

As Business Controller, you are responsible for business controlling activities for Major Projects Supply Finland. You will analyze and forecast financial, economic and other data to provide accurate and timely information for Major Project Supply Finland management for making strategic and operational decisions.

You will also provide and follow up Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including month end closings, finance forecasting and budgeting to meet current and future business needs. One important part of your role is to provide accurate profitability information on overall Major Projects Supply Finland operations as well as individual supply projects.

You will report to Head of Finance, Major Projects and in matrix to Head of Major Projects Supply Finland, and you will be a member of Major Project Supply Finland Management team.

Main responsibilities:

·  Business controlling for Major Projects Supply Finland unit
·  Month end closing activities and reporting
·  Provide needed support for management and participate actively into future business performance planning, e.g. as part of  budgeting and forecasting
·  Collect, compile, verify and analyze financial information and economic indicators to ensure management has accurate and timely information for making strategic and operational decisions
·  Follow up and provide actual and accurate profitability information on overall supply operations as well as on individual supply projects 
·  Provide technical expertise and advice on financial issues to management , supply project managers and other stakeholders in the unit to help them manage their financial responsibilities
·  Manage currency hedging portfolio of KONE Major Projects Supply Finland 
     - Follow-up of currency hedging jointly with KONE Treasury
     - Follow up tender book and mitigate possible currency risks in tender book
·  Understand product costs (including sourcing savings, engineering efficiency, new product launches)
·  Maintain strong connections with other Finance colleagues within KONE both in Finland and abroad to share best practices and to understand current and future trends

 

We offer

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

For additional information please contact Kaisu Aitta, tel. on Friday, 15th of September 2017 at 15.30 – 17.30 EET or Wednesday, 20th of September at 8.00 – 9.00 or by e-mail

If you are interested in this position, please send your application and CV including salary expectation by September 24, 2017.

Desired profile

Skills, Education and Experience

·  Master's degree in a relevant field, e.g. management accounting or finance
·  Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
·  Analytical mindset - understanding the big picture but also attention to details
·  Good communication, collaboration and influencing skills in multicultural environment
·  Active approach in development
·  Drive for results with positive can-do attitude
·  Flexibility, proactive and dynamic approach to work
·  Ability to work independently and under rigid time constraints and pressure
·  Good IT skills in MS Office (especially excel) and SAP
·  Fluent verbal and written language skills in English