Vacancies Finance Business Partner. Dulux Retail Stores (EMEA Region)

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

Financial Business Partner (Dulux Decorator Centre Stores) / Retail

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role even if you dont meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

Weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings theres a good chance youre only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. Its what youd expect from the most sustainable paints company which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose
You will join our pool of financial professionals providing financial guidance and support for our network of over 350 retail stores operating in over 5 countries. We will look to you to ensure our retail network achieve business objectives in an affordable and controlled manner.

Job Responsibilities
Support the delivery of finance business partnering across several departments within our UK Stores business.
Support & work on projects for the entire EMEA stores business.
Collaborate & participate in projects across wider Stores Pool EMEA with other team members to help deliver EMEA wide objectives alongside those within the UK.
Support business success by ensuring the right information/insights are provided to support business decision making.
Collaborate with colleagues to identify & prioritise key tactical/strategic projects to support in the delivery of the Retail Business targets.
Help the business to identify profitable ways to develop competitive advantage
Evaluate current practices & develop opportunities to improve efficiencies.

Job Requirements
Qualification in Finance or Accounting.
Ideally an Executive Master of Finance and Control (Registered Controller) or CMA or CIMA or MBA qualified.
Significant experience as a finance professional.
Strong background in business partnering.

What Sets You Apart
Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
Excellent communication influencing & interpersonal skills.
Experience of working within Finance in a retail business environment would be an advantage.
Comfortable using data to produce insight & build scenario models.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
Income protection.
Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Employee Life Assurance.
Company pension.
Product discounts.
Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex retail card dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.

Requisition ID:47169