Finance COE Controller

About the Role

Are you ready to shape the future of finance in a dynamic, international organization? We are seeking a highly motivated and business-savvy Finance COE Controller/Analyst to join our newly established Finance Center of Excellence. This role is pivotal in 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).

You will act as a trusted partner to both finance and commercial stakeholders, delivering actionable insights, simplifying processes, and enabling smarter decisions through data.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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).

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.

What We Offer

• A key role in shaping a newly created Finance COE with global impact.
• Diverse career development opportunities and tailored learning plans.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home.
• Exposure to a multicultural, international environment with daily use of foreign languages.
• Competitive benefits package including:
• 25 vacation days + 2 personal time off (PTO) days
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Childcare allowance
• Meal vouchers, cafeteria system, Multisport card

ABOUT US:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we own it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

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We are One PPG:

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.