Senior Manager, Internal Control and ESG

Hempel founded in Denmark in 1915 is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe our products protect and beautify buildings infrastructure and other assets and play an essential role in our customers businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel Neogard Crown Paints Wattyl and Farrow & Ball we provide solutions for the Marine Energy Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

Job Summary: This role as a Senior Manager of Internal Controls & ESG requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong communication and stakeholder management skills capable of driving change in complex cross-functional environments. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who can simplify complexity deliver practical solutions and thrive in dynamic settings while demonstrating professionalism integrity and sound judgment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead internal controls transformation initiatives to improve maturity and strengthen governance
• Serve as SME on risk assessment control design implementation and monitoring
• Drive control improvement automation and GRC/tool implementation
• Oversee control testing reporting KPIs and remediation efforts
• Develop and deliver internal controls training and support team capability building
• Manage ESG reporting processes ensuring accuracy consistency and alignment with regulatory and sustainability requirements
• Own ESG reporting tools and ensure data integrity and alignment between narrative and financials
• Partner with sustainability teams and support external audit processes
• Lead cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives including planning resource allocation and execution
• Drive change management and communication efforts across the organization
• Monitor progress manage risks and provide regular updates to leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field
• Strong expertise in internal controls and finance processes
• Experience with ESG reporting
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and complex projects
• Experience with change management and transformation programs
• Strong project management and prioritization skills
• Familiarity with finance technology and digital tools
• Experience with process automation and control systems (e.g. GRC process mining) is a plus

What is in it for you

• Medical dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave supporting you during lifes most important moments.
• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be considered.

Application due

Seniority Level

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Chemicals

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