Job Description

KONE Business Services (KBS) enables KONE’s global scale by running and continuously improving the core business processes—Sell to Cash, Source to Pay, and Record to Report. Guided by a strong LEAN mindset and deep process expertise, we focus on quality, consistency, and reliable execution. KBS Europe is built on skilled, motivated professionals who work together to deliver high‑impact results and support KONE’s ambition to be the easiest company to work with and work for.

We are seeking a strategic Process Manager to oversee end-to-end Balance Sheet, General Ledger accounting, and Statutory reporting. This role is pivotal in harmonizing and automating financial processes across our global operations. You will drive financial excellence by ensuring compliance, fostering innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align with KONE’s strategic business objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end Balance Sheet, General ledger accounting and statutory reporting.
• Ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with KONE Finance function and Area’s business objectives.
• This role is strategic and involves cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement of financial processes. At the same time focuses on standardizing, harmonizing and automating financial processes while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates closely with various stakeholders to support business foals and drive financial excellence.

What would you need to be successful in this role?​

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in finance, including a significant role in process management or transformation.
• Thorough understanding of the record-to-report domain of a large multinational company and passion for developing processes and working methods.
• Proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives in a global setting.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and technology, including SAP ECC set-up (FICO, MM and FA modules), S4/HANA, Blackline or BS recon tools and process automation tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

What We Offer

• Base salary starting at €3,580/month (gross), adjusted based on experience.
• Annual performance bonus
• International environment with KONE’s global training, coaching, and mentoring opportunities.
• Attractive benefits package.

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.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/