Head of Business Controlling, Nordics

At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we support sustainable urban development through innovative solutions and services. KONE Finance plays a key role in supporting business performance through insight-driven decision-making, strong governance, and financial leadership. We are now looking for a Head of Business Controlling, Nordics to lead our Business Controlling function across the region. In this role, you will lead a team of 9, consisting of Regional and Business Line Controllers, and act as a trusted business partner to leaders across the Nordic organization. As a member of the Nordic Finance Leadership Team, you will contribute to driving business performance, supporting decision-making, and ensuring strong financial governance across the business. Key Responsibilities Business Performance & Decision Support Partner with business leaders as a trusted advisor to drive business performance, shape strategic decision-making, and promote a strong financial understanding across the organization. Provide actionable financial insights and analysis on key business drivers, risks, and opportunities, while constructively challenging business assumptions. Drive forecasting, budgeting, and performance review processes across the region. Support strategic planning and scenario analysis to enable informed decision-making. Drive performance management and accountability for financial targets, business outcomes, and value creation across the region. Leadership & Capability Development Lead and develop the Nordic Business Controlling team, consisting of Regional Controllers and Business Line Controllers operating in a matrix environment. Foster collaboration, capability development, and sharing of best practices across countries and business lines. Ensure consistent controlling practices, reporting standards, and performance management processes across the organization. Governance & Financial Oversight Ensure effective financial controls and adherence to KONE policies and governance requirements. Act as a key finance stakeholder on matters related to compliance and financial governance. Promote transparency, accountability, and financial discipline across the organization. What We Are Looking For Extensive experience in business controlling, FP&A, finance business partnering, or related finance leadership roles, ideally in an international corporate environment. Proven ability to partner with, influence, and challenge senior business stakeholders. Experience leading teams directly and/or through a matrix organization. A personable and engaging leader who never loses sight of the people behind the numbers. Strong analytical and financial acumen combined with a business-oriented mindset. Ability to balance business partnership with governance and control requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluency in English. A Nordic language is considered an advantage. Willingness to travel within the Nordics. For further information, please contact Rick van Kippersluis, Finance Director, Nordics ( [email protected] ). Please submit your CV and application by 13 November 2026 . Keskitymme KONEella luomaan innovatiivista ja yhteistyöhön perustuvaa työskentelykulttuuria, jossa jokaisen panosta arvostetaan. Työntekijöiden sitoutuminen on meille avainasemassa, ja rohkaisemme jokaista osallistumaan ja jakamaan tietoa ja ideoita. Yritysvastuu on oleellinen osa yrityskulttuuriamme ja päivittäisiä toimiamme. Noudatamme eettisiä liiketoimintamenettelyitä ja pyrimme kehittämään yhdessä tekemisen kulttuuria, jossa työntekijät luottavat toisiinsa ja kunnioittavat toisiaan ja jossa hyvät suoritukset huomioidaan. Erinomaisena työpaikkana olemme ylpeitä voidessamme tarjota erilaisia kokemuksia ja mahdollisuuksia, joiden avulla saavutat ura- ja henkilökohtaiset tavoitteesi ja voit elää terveellisesti ja tasapainoisesti. Lue lisää https://www.kone.fi/tietoa-meista/KONE-uralle/avoimet-tyopaikat/