SBU COE Controller, Lead

Are you ready to shape the future of finance in a dynamic, international organization? For our Business Finance Center of Excellence (SBU COE) we are looking for a SBU COE Controller / Analyst to strengthen financial visibility, support decision-making across global functions, and drive standardization.
You will act as a true business partner to finance and business stakeholders - combining FP&A, controlling, and hands-on closing ownership with a strong focus on process improvement and scalability.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to business functions leaders.
• 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.
• Challenge the business with fact-based insights and influence decision making.

Controlling & Reporting

• Own monthly closing cycle (WD1–3), including journal entries and variance.
• Manage reporting packages and key KPIs for assigned functions.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet (trends, one-offs, contracts, restructuring).
• Prepare cost center reviews and financial summaries.
• Deliver monthly financial commentary and performance insights to leadership.

Profitability & Business Analysis

• Prepare and deliver functional reviews for leadership meetings, focused on clear financial insights, opportunities and risks.
• Support decisions with data-driven insights across business scenarios.
• Analyze performance drivers, margins, headcount and contract impacts.
• Forecasting & Planning
• Lead and support forecasting cycles and full-year outlooks.
• Update monthly estimates and CAPEX forecasts.
• Provide variance analysis vs. plan / prior estimate / prior year.
• Support annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.
• Develop business cases for strategic initiatives, including capital investments (ACTs).

Contract Accounting & Data Integrity

• Execute contract-related postings and coordinate with Contract Management.
• Maintain financial mappings and reporting structures.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Process Excellence & COE Transformation
• Drive standardization, simplification, and automation of financial processes.
• 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 5 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).
• Additional qualifications we will consider:
• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization.
• Experience in contract management and accounting, and reporting standardization.
• Professional qualification certificates.
• Exposure to automation / BI tools.

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. 

The PPG Way 2030  

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.   

We compete to win 

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. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

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 [email protected]. 

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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