Service Business Controller, Eastern Europe & Mediterranean

col-wideJob Description:Are you ready to embark on an exciting career opportunity? We are currently seeking aService Business Controller, EEM, to become a valued member of the Business Controlling Finance team at KONE Eastern Europe and Mediterranean frontline. The frontline consists 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as the Mediterranean region—from Poland and Czechia, through the Balkans (including Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania), to Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. This position offers a unique chance to play a pivotal role. As a trusted business partner, you will contribute to the strategic and evolving Service division at KONE.In more detailed, the main responsibilities in the role would include: Business partnering with strong outside-in mindset - understanding of the business logic and dependencies between key operational processes, relationships, and metrics.Acting as a finance business partner to Service business line, providing actionable management insight and guiding commercial decisions toward profitable growthGo beyond standard actuals understanding toward forward looking business development to influence business stakeholders in decision-making covering pricing and productivity.Cooperation with local finance, supporting performing classic controlling activities such as budgeting, on time and quality month end closing, actual results reporting (e.g. Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow etc) and forecast preparation incl. variance analysisContinues process improvement and simplification combined with tasks automation across 16 countriesSupport strategic and long-term planning for supporting business line.Provide advice and support to the finance and business community on reporting and accounting mattersWhat do we expect from you:5+ years of relevant experienceMaster degree in Finance or Accounting.Self-motivated and result driven personality with project management skills.Ability to influence and drive improvement in processes incl. effective communication is a must.Sound business acumen, demonstrating the ability to combine the key commercial and financial drivers with understanding of core business opportunities & limitationsRead more on