Senior Group Finance Controller, Internal Controls and ESG

Hempel, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl and Farrow & Ball, we provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

Job Summary: This role as a Senior Manager of Internal Controls & ESG requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of driving change in complex, cross-functional environments. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who can simplify complexity, deliver practical solutions, and thrive in dynamic settings while demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead internal controls transformation initiatives to improve maturity and strengthen governance
• Serve as SME on risk assessment, control design, implementation, and monitoring
• Drive control improvement, automation, and GRC/tool implementation
• Oversee control testing, reporting, KPIs, and remediation efforts
• Develop and deliver internal controls training and support team capability building
• Manage ESG reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with regulatory and sustainability requirements
• Own ESG reporting tools and ensure data integrity and alignment between narrative and financials
• Partner with sustainability teams and support external audit processes
• Lead cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, and execution
• Drive change management and communication efforts across the organization
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and provide regular updates to leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Strong expertise in internal controls and finance processes
• Experience with ESG reporting
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and complex projects
• Experience with change management and transformation programs
• Strong project management and prioritization skills
• Familiarity with finance technology and digital tools
• Experience with process automation and control systems (e.g., GRC, process mining) is a plus

What is in it for you?

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be considered.

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Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.