Domain Lead IT, Finance

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.

Purpose of the job

Are you ready to lead and transform IT in Finance?

At AkzoNobel, we are looking for an experienced IT Delivery Domain Lead – Finance to drive innovation, manage large-scale projects, and lead a talented team. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for delivering IT solutions, ensuring service performance, and overseeing a global project portfolio. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, manage supplier contracts, and support the transition to Agile DevOps working models. If you are passionate about IT, finance, and leadership, this is your chance to make an impact.

Key responsibilities

• Lead IT Delivery in Finance: Own, grow, and drive IT solutions within the Finance domain.
• Project & Portfolio Management: Deliver projects on time, in full, and within budget while managing risks and dependencies.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure budget planning, PO compliance, and financial forecasting for your domain.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing team of IT professionals, project managers, and Scrum Masters.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Oversee contracts, renewals, and service quality with external partners.
• Agile & DevOps Transformation: Enable and support teams to work in an Agile way, ensuring best practices in IT service delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT Leadership, Finance teams, and Global Process Owners.

What you bring

• Proven Leadership Experience in IT delivery, project management, and finance systems.
• 10+ Years of IT Experience, with at least 5 years in management roles.
• Financial Acumen, ensuring cost-effective and value-driven IT solutions.
• Strong Vendor & Contract Management Skills, ensuring optimal partnerships.
• Agile/DevOps Knowledge, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Excellent Communication & Stakeholder Management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Global Impact: Work with teams and stakeholders across the world.
• Innovative & Agile Environment: Be part of a company transforming the way IT supports finance.
• Career Growth: Develop and lead large-scale IT initiatives with a strong focus on leadership and innovation.
• Work with Industry Leaders: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

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
• 15% performance bonus (STI)
• 30 holidays
• 8% vacation allowance
• Hybrid work option (3 days office, 2 days home office, per week) / on site
• 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.