At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

We are looking for our new Business Controller for Scandinavia!

Here you will be responsible for controlling and reporting in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, as well as business partnering to the Director ISE Scandinavia.

Main responsibilities

In the role as Business Controller, you will be responsible for providing first class financial analysis and dedicated business partnering for the business are leader to drive profitability and sustainable growth.

You need to be capable of using your financial skillset and business acumen to provide technical and financial business leadership for the entire service organisation. Furthermore, you need to be able to demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills locally and at a sub-regional and corporate level for finance and non-finance employees.

Other responsibilities:

• Month end closing process.
• Business Partnering with senior management team, delivering insight into the performance of the business.
• Advise management on business and economic implications of the financial data presented and on special problems as to procedures, projects, employee relations, salaries, or other matters.
• Preparation of Annual Plans, Long Range Plans and Forecasts in conjunction with Country and District management and AREA Manager
• Conduct regular business reviews with our locations ISE District managers and Operations Managers and develop action plans to improve financial and non-financial KPI’s following the BAW (Basic, Advance and World Class) and QBR (Quarterly Business Review) process.
• Financial Controlling tasks:
  • Tax Calculations and VAT Reporting
  • Annual Statement and Income Tax
  • Participation and Preparation of Minutes of Board Meetings
  • Insurances and Fixed Assets
  • Internal Control Management and Liaison with FSSC
  • Internal and External Audit Coordination

Who are you?

To succeed in this role, you need to have the ability to influence and drive positive changes and challenge norms with stakeholders. It is also important that you can identify gaps in existing processes and develop improved ways of working.

As a person you have strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with others as well as independently. Excellent problem solving and organizational skills is also needed, together with an ability to define and manage priorities. You have strong analytical skills and are comfortable using a range of data sources. It’s also needed to have a strong sense of ethics and responsibility.

We expect you to live in Sweden, Norway or Denmark, and be fluent one of those three languages.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years experience in a Management Accounting/Business Controlling Role, preferably from the service organisation.
• A professional accounting qualification – bachelor in finance or equivalent
• Advanced Excel Skills (VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables)
• Strong ERP Skills – SAP or Similar
• POWER BI is beneficial but not essential.

We offer you:

Very good development opportunities for the right person. Work in an expansive and international company. Our company is characterized by short decision-making paths and therefore there are also great opportunities to influence daily work. You become part of a knowledgeable and pleasant local and regional team with good internal training as well as strong support from management.

Other

The position is full-time.
You are expected to travel, both day trips and overnight stay, in Scandinavia, but other countries may occur.
We prefer that you live in, or near, one of the three capitals: Stockholm, Oslo or Copenhagen.

Since the hiring manager is located in United Kingdom, please submit your application in English.

The position may be filled before the application deadline, so don’t hesitate to apply and become part of our team!

For more information about this role, please contact Chris King, chris.king@konecranes.com, Director, Business Control ISE EMEA North

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.