Regional Finance Controller

About the role

KONE is seeking an experienced finance professional to support its operations across Romania and Bulgaria. The role ensures high‑quality legal entity financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and provides accurate financial information for effective business decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial and statutory reporting
• Oversee month‑end close with finance operations and shared services
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and IFRS vs. statutory reporting
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and compliance with internal policies
• Collaborate with business controllers on results, forecasting, and analysis
• Lead financial reviews and provide insights to support decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and local regulations
• Act as main contact for auditors, authorities, and key finance stakeholders
• Support treasury, liquidity, and payment approvals
• Drive process improvements and support M&A financial integration

Required profile

• Proven experience in a Controller role and/or within a Big 4 audit environment
• Working knowledge of SAP and CPM Beacon (SAP BPC) or similar financial systems is an advantage
• Solid understanding of IFRS, local GAAP, and relevant tax and legal regulations
• Strong analytical mindset with deep understanding of financial statement construction, including system‑driven transactions and manual journal entries
• Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with internal and external service providers to achieve agreed objectives
• Relevant professional finance qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred

Required skills

• SAP
• SAP BPC

What we offer

• Career progression opportunities in a global organization
• Full‑time role enabling you to manage a function and make it your own
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate employees
• Innovative and collaborative working culture with strong employee engagement and sustainability focus
• Opportunities to achieve personal and career goals while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance