Head of Finance - Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman

As the world’s cities grow more complex, people’s need to move easily becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create the new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference. It's time to make a move. Join our flow. KONE Gulf Region is focused on growth and delivering results in Gulf markets (Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman), as success here will play an integral part in KONE's overall success. To support our growth strategy, we are looking for an experienced, energetic, and dynamic finance leader to join the KONE Gulf team. The Head of Finance will report directly to the Finance Director for KONE Middle East, Turkiye & Africa region and in matrix to the Managing Director of KONE Gulf. The position is based preferably in Qatar. The Head of Finance of KONE Gulf drives and supports the achievement of KONE’s business objectives by providing strategic direction and support to business stakeholders in financial and commercial matters. The Head of Finance is accountable for the complete and accurate financial information for management and statutory purposes. He/she drives the forecasting and budgeting processes and ensures that relevant policies and controls are implemented. The Head of Finance leads a team of financial professionals in the Gulf Region and acts as the point of contact for treasury, tax, and other finance matters for the countries. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate to join a team of professionals dedicated to delivering people flow solutions. If you feel you have what it takes to add significant value in this role, apply quickly to seize this opportunity! Are you the one? A bachelor’s degree or master’s in finance is a must. Minimum 5 years in a Finance Manager or similar position. Experience in multinational companies is a must. Experience in matrix organizations. Excellent understanding of ERP and reporting tools, preferably SAP. Highly motivated, goal-oriented, diligent, organized self-starter with an orientation towards a high level of customer service and performance improvement. Strong English communication skills – the Head of Finance will often have to interact with various stakeholders, and so the ability to communicate complex data, and to write and speak clearly, is important. Attention to detail – You need to be an individual who is precise in their work, able to spot errors, and vigilant to ensure that any problems are corrected for accurate results. Leading and developing people Where applicable, lead, direct and develop a team of finance professionals in the unit to achieve established goals, especially in terms of effective business partnering. Coach and engage the team for future requirements. Responsible for collaborating and communicating with other finance units, teams, and internal or external partners who are providing services to the unit or units. Effective business partnering Drive business performance and decision-making by providing strategic guidance, actionable insights, and recommendations to business stakeholders. Develop and support the KONE strategy implementation, specifically in customer-facing finance activities such as invoice collection, etc. Contribute to strategic planning at the management team level, helping to drive top-line growth and operational efficiency. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement by collaborating with different functions. Support business stakeholders to focus and prioritize activities that drive customer value and business performance most. Efficient financial transactions Responsible for end-to-end finance processes’ performance in the Gulf Region with complete and accurate financial records. Accountable for compliance with local statutory requirements and regulations in areas of financial reporting, treasury, and tax. Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies. Accountable for efficient and compliant management of financials in the unit or units, specifically in areas of cash flow and accounts receivable. Responsible for driving the forecasting and budgeting processes in the unit or units. What do we offer? Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment. Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work. Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills. Engaging job with a position description and clear targets. Regular feedback through performance discussions. Opportunities for individual development. Mentoring and coaching programs. Flexibility, trust and respect. Value-based culture, behaviors, and ethics. Sustainability and innovation. Working for a successful organization. Applicants must upload their updated CV when applying for the position for us to review their details. 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. Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

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