Sales Controller EMEA

Careers at AkzoNobel

Shape the Future with AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s 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. We’re 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. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

About the Role

AkzoNobel is looking for a skilled finance professional to join our team! In this dual role, you’ll act as a key business partner for EMEA commercial teams, while also managing the global RD&I cost performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with commercial teams to drive profitability and strategic planning.
• Analyze performance, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage and report on global RD&I functional costs and drive cost agility.
• Support pricing, contract compliance, and cost control initiatives.
• Lead productivity and process improvement efforts across teams.

What you bring

• University degree in Finance/Accounting; MBA, CMA, CIMA, or Executive Master preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in finance/business control roles.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management.
• Confident communicator who can challenge and support senior leadership.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Hyperion, BW); fluent in English

Why Join Us:

• Be a strategic partner in a global, impactful organization.
• Work with cross-functional teams on exciting and meaningful projects.
• Influence both commercial outcomes and innovation cost strategies.

What we offer

AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from:

• Competitive salary, plus travel work-from-home expenses
• 13th month
• 46 holidays
• 8% vacation allowance
• Hybrid work option (3 days office, 2 days home office, per week)
• Training opportunities that will help you grow beyond this position;

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.

Contact: nicolas.beslic@akzonobel.com