FP&A Business Manager

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.  

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our FP&A Business Manager for KONE Americas in KONE Lisle, IL?

• Do you enjoy documenting and driving budget and investment plans?

• Does determining the story behind what the numbers convey and the narrative, while also using the narratives to capture the business reasons behind key variances motivate you?

• Do you thrive in areas where you identify what drives success within the function and develop measures for those drivers?

• Are you skillful with computer skills such as proficient use of Excel and visual databases (Power BI)?

• Do you demonstrate a passion for quality and results?

• Are you committed to promoting a safety culture in your team?

• Are you looking for the opportunity collaborate and work with Sr. Leaders?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! 

Location of position: Lisle, IL

As our FP&A Business Manager, you will develop and coordinate budgeting, forecasting and analysis of unit’s operations / fixed cost.  You’ll also provide financial leadership and partnering with leaders to maximize investment opportunities, identify and manage cost savings, and provide monthly analysis and forecasting.  This role will supply timely, accurate information to leaders to help and support them in executing the planned business and budget actions. You’ll also monitor key metrics (including KPIs) and proactively address issues to management.

You will bring 10+ years of progressive and successful FP&A experience to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, or similar field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Champions lean and the reduction of non-value-added activities

• Proven leader and business partner

• Ability to collaboratively work with all levels of leadership, employees, and external partners.

• Excellent accounting, analysis and organizational skills.

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and work under rigid time constraints.

• Ability to write reports, develop business models and key indices for a business.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, internal and external customers and the general public.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.

• We value your authentic self. 

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

• We care about the communities where we live and work. 

The hiring range for this role is $135,500 – $177,870.  The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.