Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

About the role

KONE's Strategy and Transformation unit drives the company's long-term strategy and operating model, and is looking for a Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions to join its M&A team. The role contributes to executing M&A transactions and supporting integration activities across the deal lifecycle, working closely with internal stakeholders and Frontline M&A teams. It reports to the Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy & Transformation. The location is preferably Espoo, Finland, but can be based in any major KONE country in Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional project delivery across transaction and integration activities, managing project execution and coordinating stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Take ownership of specific workstreams and deliverables within M&A projects.
• Develop business cases, financial models and valuation analyses, and conduct financial analysis of potential acquisition targets.
• Coordinate due diligence with legal, finance, tax, HR and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Support deal execution, including preparing materials, analyses and recommendations for decision makers and executives.
• Contribute to transaction negotiations and documentation, and support integration planning and monitoring of acquired businesses.
• Coordinate collaboration between internal and external teams in an international environment, and help develop M&A processes, tools and reporting.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree (e.g. M.Sc. in Economics, Finance, Accounting or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, transaction advisory, strategy consulting or similar project-based roles.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, integrations or other strategic projects.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret financial statements and assess value drivers.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take initiative and deliver in a fast-paced international environment, with flexibility for transaction-driven timelines.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter through KONE's careers site by 18 October 2026; applications sent by email or outside the portal will not be processed.