SBU CoE Controller

For our Business Finance Center of Excellence (SBU COE) we are looking for a SBU COE Controller / Analyst to support our EMEA business leaders. This role is supporting strategic decision-making, driving financial transparency, and leading the standardization and centralization of FP&A and controlling activities across our Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Key Responsibilities:

Controlling & Reporting

• Own the monthly closing cycle, reporting packages, and key performance metrics for assigned SBU and location.
• Analyze and communicate financial results, including variance analysis, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and present monthly segment/channel/customer profitability reports (MCSs).

Forecasting & Planning

• Lead and support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Build weekly/monthly estimates in collaboration with business teams.
• Develop business cases for strategic initiatives, including capital investments (ACTs).

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to SBU leaders, commercial teams, and marketing stakeholders.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, scenario modeling, and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Translate complex financial data into clear narratives and actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Process Excellence & COE Transformation

• Drive standardization, simplification, and automation of financial processes across SBUs.
• Contribute to the implementation of new tools, systems, and best practices within the Finance COE.
• Support the centralization of FP&A and controlling activities, ensuring consistency and scalability.

Ad-Hoc Projects

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and financial modeling as required by senior management.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and transformation projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, controlling, or business finance.
• Proven ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust and credibility.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (HFM, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/data warehouse tools).
• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization is a plus.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

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Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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