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/
Skills Required
- 5+ years' experience in a similar role
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
- CPA or CA qualification
- 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
- Proactive, solution-oriented approach with a drive for improvement
- Permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand
Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kone and has not been reviewed or approved by Kone.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
