We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job purpose
You will gain valuable work experience supporting various data driven optimisation projects covering a range of business-critical requirements such as enhancing commercial reporting, margin management tools, master data excellence, and pricing initiatives. We are in an exciting period of driving our data architecture and data capability forwards including cloud-based data lakehouse technology and using Microsoft Fabric to drive the next generation in business analytics to support business decision making.
Job responsibilities
- Run and maintain existing reporting processes to required deadlines.
- Collaborate across the commercial functions to define business questions that need answering, the sources of information required, and building robust data processes and reports to meet the needs ongoing.
- Communicate results of investigations or solutions to business problems to stakeholders.
Job requirements
- Currently studying for a relevant degree requiring a placement year in industry – MSc in Business Analytics preferred.
- Experience of managing and manipulating data to solve problems.
- Some knowledge of business essentials / finance / data analysis.
- Computer literate, experience with Excel including Power Query and Power BI.
- Able to learn new tools / techniques quickly.
What makes you stand out
- Excellent communication, time management & interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
- Eye for detail.
What do we offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
- Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
- Income protection.
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Life Assurance.
- Company pension.
- Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.
Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
