ESG Reporting Expert

Careers at AkzoNobel

About 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 job

Join AkzoNobel in shaping a sustainable future! As an ESG Reporting Expert, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with evolving ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting requirements, including CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and EU Taxonomy. This position offers a unique opportunity to help build a robust, future-proof non-financial reporting setup while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing the ESG reporting roadmap and team goals in collaboration with the Sustainability department.
• Monitor progress on ESG-related KPIs and lead the implementation of CSRD requirements.
• Establish partnerships with internal stakeholders (Sustainability, Finance, and others) to drive ESG reporting initiatives.
• Support the creation of a mature control environment for non-financial reporting, including risk management and control execution.
• Draft policies and procedures to ensure compliance with non-financial reporting standards.
• Foster continuous improvement in sustainability reporting processes.

What you bring

• Experience: Approximately 5 years in project management roles in finance or sustainability. Knowledge of ESG topics and financial reporting is a plus.
• Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent, with a strong interest in sustainability.

Skills:

• Proficiency in project management and working on large-scale, company-wide projects.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across various organizational levels.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Competencies:

• Analytical mindset, a drive for continuous improvement, and a collaborative approach.

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:

• Above average salary
• 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;

We welcome your online application via https://www.akzonobel.com/en/careers. Only online applications including resume and a cover letter will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Nicolas Beslic, Talent Acquisition Partner. Send an email to nicolas.beslic@akzonobel.com, #LI-Hybrid #LI-NB1

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.