Controller Position Available In Lancaster, South Carolina

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. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose This position will act as the Finance business partner and trusted on site advisor to the Film team through a strong understanding of the Film business and the levers that drive growth and profitability. Drive costing and pricing activities for the Film business and evaluate the financial impact of potential opportunities and challenges. Enhance Sales team performance through support and close collaboration on customer quotations, RFI’s & RFQs. This role acts as key support to the business, commercial finance, ISC Finance, and participates in MEC activities, budgets, and forecasts processes. Job Responsibilities Support commercial & ISC finance in Film MEC activities. Together with commercial & ISC finance, properly analyze month end results, drivers and justify any deviation. Drive costing process for the site, in coordination with ISC, Finance and Engineering. Provide Sales teams with details on costing which drives RFQs. Support; as needed; sales team in preparing standard deal calculators. Ensure internal processes adherence for any potential deals. Ensure Inventory is well managed and iHart records are always up to date & matching Syteline. Keep track of the Fixed manufacturing Costs of the site. Drive pricing activities for Film business Drive activities to execute on Film pricing strategies and margin management goals
Develop cost of Serve Model, Manage and maintain for business
Offer suggestions on costing methodologies to improve ways of working to keep variances to a minimum
Review and define costing methodologies
Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field 3-5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within the coatings, or other manufacturing industry. 3-5+ years’ experience in costing, pricing, and margin management Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization Previous experience with Syteline ERP is plus Advanced Excel skills required (including advanced knowledge of pivot tables) 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:

 47315 #LI-CH2 Compensation/Rewards/Benefits The compensation package for this position will include a base salary, annual bonus, and employee benefits that are effective the first day of employment. Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
Medical insurance with HSA

• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus