Service Business Controller, KSEA

KONE; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a skilled Service Business Controller to oversee financial operations in Selangor, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will manage reporting, budgeting, and provide financial analysis to support business objectives. With a background in finance and experience in engineering, this role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in finance, including 2–3 years in a similar role.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support BU revenue and expense-reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of local, regional, and corporate reporting.
• Support BU in achieving financial targets through analysis.
• Coordinate allocations/cost sharing between BUs.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong multitasking capability

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Hyperion)

Strong English communication skills

Exceptional collaboration abilities

Strong project and change management skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Hyperion)

Job description

SERVICE BUSINESS CONTROLLER, KSEA

Shape the future of cities. Join our flow.

Welcome to KONE! We are a diverse team of over 60,000 employees, enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for billions of city dwellers every day. Innovating together across everything we do, we show the way for the good of our planet and its people. Here, you are welcomed as you are, your courage is celebrated, and your impact rewarded. Grounded by our strong roots stretching back over a century, our exciting journey continues – join us and let’s shape the future of cities together!

Why this role?

KONE is seeking a skilled and experienced Service Business Controller, KSEA to oversee the day-to-day business controlling activities of the Unit. This role ensures that KONE’s operations comply with the KONE Financial Control Model (FCM) and that all financial impacts are measured and reported in line with KONE accounting standards and reporting guidelines. The Business Controller also supports the development of local financial policies and ensures adherence to both local and global policies.

What will you be doing?

• Manage and support all BU revenue and expense-reporting, ensuring control, accuracy, predictability and timely delivery of figures, analysis and comments.
• Ensure all local, regional and corporate reporting for BU is completed accurately and on time as directed.
• Support BU in pursuit financial targets through in-depth analysis and sharing of financial knowledge.
• Coordinate and manage allocations/cost sharing between BUs within or across markets, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and best practices.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
• Collaborate with BU managers to communicate, discuss, and challenge financial impacts through analysis.
• Prepare and present financial input and commentary at BU/Brand-related meetings as required.
• Attend regional BU finance meetings when requested and manage financial information requests from Regional/Corporate BU organizations.
• Handle ad hoc tasks related to the Business Finance function.

Are you the one?

Education

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including 2–3 years in a similar role within a manufacturing or engineering company.
• Experience with global reporting is an advantage.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes, including variance analysis.
• Supervisory or leadership experience (depending on role level).

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong multitasking capability and ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Hyperion, or similar).
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Exceptional collaboration, coordination, and networking abilities.
• Strong project and change management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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