Finance Manager

• Great benefits and remuneration

• Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

• Work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded

At KONE Door Business, we bring buildings to life

We are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join our Finance Team. This person can be based in Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sydney.

As the Finance Manager for KONE Door Business (KDB) Australia, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, governance, and operational excellence across the business. Responsible for overseeing financial reporting, controlling activities, and overall financial performance, you will ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with KONE Group standards while supporting critical finance operations across the Order-to-Cash (O2C), Purchase-to-Pay (P2P), and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.

Partnering closely with our outsourcing providers, process stream leads, and frontline teams, you will help deliver efficient and effective finance operations while continuously strengthening the financial control environment. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes, improve financial transparency, enhance controls, and provide valuable commercial support to stakeholders across the region.

What will you be doing?

• Lead financial controlling and financial reporting for KDB Australia including balance sheet oversight

• Ensure compliance with KONE Group policies, IFRS, and local statutory requirements

• Oversee and support daily O2C, P2P, and R2R activities in collaboration with our outsourcing partner

• Strengthen internal controls and proactively address control issues

• Support business performance management and provide insights to local leadership

• Contribute to harmonising and embedding KDB’s future Finance Operating Model

• Review the organisation's financial reports (balance sheet, PL and cashflow) and business performance reports to ensure they are accurate and present the findings and recommendations to other senior management

• Ensure tax compliance across GST, FBT, and income tax, lodged accurately and on time in coordination with our outsourced partner

• Help drive and manage collections and coordinate with various regional teams

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and tools

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across business areas and group finance

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role

• Bachelors degree in a related discipline

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CA (Chartered Accountant) qualifications highly regarded

• Strong experience in financial controlling, accounting, or auditing

• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end finance processes (O2C, P2P, R2R)

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Experience in a multinational environment is an advantage

• Proactive, solution‑oriented approach with a drive for improvement

What do we offer?

• Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

• Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

• Excellent culture and supportive team

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial foundation of KDB Australia

• Work in a dynamic, evolving business environment

• Be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking Finance community

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.

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/