Branch Business Controller

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 Branch Business Controller 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

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

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 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.