Integrated Business Planning Manager

About the role

At AkzoNobel, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is at the core of how we run our business. As IBP Manager for Deco EMEA, you will play a pivotal role in driving alignment across regions and functions, ensuring we operate with one integrated, forward-looking plan.
You will own and continuously enhance the end-to-end IBP process across Deco EMEA, acting as a key business facilitator who connects commercial, supply chain, and finance teams. By enabling fact-based decision-making and cross-functional alignment, you will directly contribute to improved business performance and strategic execution.

 
Key Responsibilities
IBP Process Leadership & Governance
•    Own and drive the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process across Deco EMEA
•    Define and manage the IBP cycle, ensuring all milestones are delivered on time and in full
•    Facilitate key IBP forums including Supply Management Review (SMR), Integrated Reconciliation (IR), and Management Business Review (MBR)
•    Ensure strong governance across all IBP steps (DMR, PMR, SMR, IR, MBR) in close collaboration with central and regional stakeholders

Cross-functional Alignment & Decision Support
•    Lead the reconciliation of key business topics, ensuring alignment across demand, supply, and financial plans
•    Prepare high-quality, decision-ready materials to support senior leadership in MBR meetings
•    Coordinate financial projections in partnership with Business Unit Finance

Performance Management & Strategic Integration
•    Define and monitor cross-functional KPIs to track IBP effectiveness and business performance
•    Ensure full integration of IBP with financial outlook, P&L, and working capital
•    Bridge IBP with strategic planning by identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities on a monthly basis
•    Drive scenario planning and ensure financial alignment across all IBP stages

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building
•    Translate global IBP frameworks into actionable regional processes and improvements
•    Lead IBP process enhancements, including tools, systems, and ways of working
•    Conduct regular assessments and audits across IBP cycles to drive continuous improvement
•    Deliver training and capability-building initiatives for IBP stakeholders across Deco EMEA

Stakeholder Management
•    Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, building strong relationships across diverse stakeholders
•    Collaborate with central IBP teams to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide planning cycles
•    Influence and challenge stakeholders constructively to drive better outcomes

Key Outcomes

 •    Consistent, high-quality IBP execution with clear decision-making frameworks
•    Improved leadership decisions through integrated, data-driven insights
•    Strong cross-functional alignment across regions and disciplines
•    Tangible improvements in service levels, inventory management, and cost efficiency
•    Seamless integration between regional plans and central IBP processes

 
Your Profile
•    Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a technical discipline (MBA preferred)
•    10+ years of broad business experience, ideally across commercial, supply chain, and/or finance roles
•    Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of how organizations operate end-to-end
•    Proven experience working in complex, cross-functional environments
•    Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organizational levels
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
•    Experience in change management and driving transformation initiatives
•    Ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement

 
Why join us?
This is a high-impact, strategic role where you will shape how AkzoNobel plans and executes its business across EMEA. You will work closely with senior leaders, influence key decisions, and play a central role in driving performance and transformation.