Assistant Business Controller, IS (AU & NZ)

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Konecranes is hiring Assistant Business Controller for Smithfield NSW office to drive reporting, forecasting and controlling across AU and NZ. You will partner with the Business Control and Financial Control teams and sales and project management to deliver reports, budgets and forecasts, P&L analysis, audits and project financials. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, has SAP FICO expertise, and proven ability to plan and perform under pressure, independently or in a team. Benefits include competitive pay, 15% KPI incentive, training and an employee share plan. To apply, highlight project finance success, SAP FICO proficiency, cross-functional collaboration and process improvements, aligning with Konecranes values.

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

Konecranes and Demag are currently seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Business Controller to join our head office in Smithfield, NSW. The purpose of this position is to correctly and timely report, identify, plan, and develop key financial measurements relevant to the business and to drive development of controlling practices in the organisation. Working in good cooperation with the Business Control team, Financial Control team, as well as front lines to support business operations such as sales and project management.

Duties and responsibilities include: 

• Monthly operative reporting according to the group policies and reconciliation processes
• Monthly and quarterly forecasting, as well as annual and long-term business planning
• Profit and loss and balance sheet analysis and reconciliation
• Maintain and implement internal controls, develop best practices in the organisation
• Assist with internal and external auditing 
• Customer credit limit management, new customers creation, and review of existing customers
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc activities
• Support front line in financial related areas.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 and 45001 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Experience in financial management or business controlling tasks
• Expertise on project financials and project financial follow up
• Experience in SAP FICO processes 
• Demonstrated experience working with various computer systems and programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to plan work effectively
• Superior organisational skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary on offer, depending on experience 
• Mobile phone and laptop 
• Incentive TPP 15% based on KPI's
• Support and encouragement to develop your skills with local and global training opportunities available
• An opportunity to share in the success of the Company by participating in our annual employee share plans.
• Monthly Team Lunches
• To be recognised and take advantage of hundreds of discounts and rewards through the MyKonecranes Rewards program.

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

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Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.