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
Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career by supporting a group of branches and becoming a trusted business partner to operational leaders? We're hiring a Senior Management Accountant who can blend solid financial fundamentals with proactive support to our Service team - someone who's ready to add value through insight and analysis, while also staying grounded in the essential routine tasks that keep our reporting accurate.
You'll start by gaining a strong grounding in our finance processes and service organisation, then gradually move into leading P&L calls and supporting the Business Controller in driving performance.
You'll work closely with the UK & Ireland Business Controller and form part of a small, supportive finance team. The role also offers clear progression into broader controlling responsibilities as your confidence and capability develops.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing branch-level financial support and guidance across the UK and Ireland, ensuring accurate reporting and clear insight for operational leaders
Facilitating monthly P&L meetings with branches, supporting managers in understanding their results while they retain ownership of the P&L
Contributing to the budgeting process and supporting local branches with forecasting and financial planning
Analysing productivity and utilisation of front-line operatives and highlighting trends or issues to operational teams
Preparing monthly management accounts packs with clear, concise commentary
Preparing month‑end reporting packs with independent, period‑driven commentary that highlights key movements, trends and issues for stakeholders
Completing essential month-end tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, data checks, and cost reallocations
Assisting with internal and external audit requirements, ensuring strong financial control and documentation
Maintaining Power BI dashboards and providing support to key users, ensuring reports remain accurate and up to date
Supporting OneStream reporting processes, helping maintain data accuracy and completeness
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
As a minimum: Part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA, with at least 3-5 years management accounting experience
A proactive finance professional with the ability to identify issues and work on their own initiative
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and confidently, with a track record of constructively challenging and influencing operational teams
Detail‑focused, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
Excellent Excel skills; comfortable working with existing Power BI and system reports
SAP experience is helpful but not essential
Periodic travel to UK and Ireland branches as required
Additional Information
Konecranes is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of all employees.
We offer a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, including:
A competitive base salary
Annual bonus
Contributory pension, and life assurance scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Employee shares save scheme
Retail, leisure and travel discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
An inclusive working environment
Quarterly team lunches
Gallons of free tea, coffee and hot chocolate
Weekly fruit basket
Study support is available for the successful candidate to progress further with relevant finance qualifications.
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 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.