Project Manager (Legal Mandates), KONE Oyj, Espoo

About the role

As a Legal Mandates Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate an European umbrella project which consists of local initiatives focused on implementing financial compliance measures, including e-invoicing, for both customer and supplier processes. The role centers on aligning operations with newly emerging legal requirements across different countries. You will work closely with stakeholders throughout Europe to ensure consistent implementation and regulatory compliance. Key stakeholders include finance and IT team members across global, regional, and country levels. The role requires strong coordination skills and the ability to oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously.

In this role, you’ll be part of a team of eight professionals who are committed to supporting your success. The team is based in Espoo, Keilaniemi, and operates in a flexible hybrid work model. This position also provides opportunities to engage with front-line colleagues through business travel. Depending on operational needs, travel typically amounts to approximately 10 to 15 days annually.

You are offered

• A position in a market leader company which values integrity and innovation
• Interesting projects that ensure a diverse and rewarding workday
• Opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive environment
• Smartum lunch card and comprehensive occupational healthcare services

You will be employed in this role through Academic Work. As a consultant you are offered a great opportunity to grow as a professional, extend your network and establish valuable contacts for the future.

Work tasks

• Manage financial projects ensuring compliance with legal mandates and regulatory obligations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in each country
• Implement process improvements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Collaborate with various stakeholders

We are looking for

• At least +3 years of experience from Project Manager positions
• Excellent IT skills in MS Office, and ability to use project management tools
• Full professional proficiency in English, other languages (e.g. French) are seen as an advantage
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders from multiple countries

It is meritorious if you have:

• Knowledge of finance related practices or experience in finance related projects
• Previous experience of change management

To succeed in the role, you are:

• Results-oriented and responsible — owning your work and driving initiatives to completion
• Proactive team player — you demonstrate leadership and foster strong team spirit to achieve success
• Efficient and systematic — you thrive in a dynamic setting remain resilient in the face of challenges

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

KONE Oyj

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, making people’s journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. KONE operates in close to 70 countries around the world, serving close to 600,000 customers. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, they have eight global R&D centers and ten manufacturing units in seven countries, as well as a worldwide network of agents and authorized distributors.