Vacancies Industrial Placement Analyst

AkzoNobel Corporate; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paints and coatings company in Slough is seeking an Industrial Placement Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting various data-driven optimization projects and collaborating across commercial functions to enhance reporting and decision-making. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree, preferably in Business Analytics, with strong skills in data manipulation and analysis. The position offers valuable experience in an innovative environment with opportunities for personal development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a relevant degree requiring a placement year in industry.
• Experience of managing and manipulating data to solve problems.
• Some knowledge of business essentials, finance, or data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain existing reporting processes to required deadlines.
• Collaborate across the commercial functions to define business questions.
• Communicate results of investigations or solutions to business problems.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel including Power Query

Power BI

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSc in Business Analytics

Relevant degree requiring a placement year

Job description

Overview

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 we have been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. We are active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Lets paint the future together.

Industrial Placement Analyst

12 Month Fixed Term Contract Starting 01 July 2026

Salary 26000

Location Slough Berks. SL2 5DS

We have been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings there is 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 are active in more than 150 countries and aim to become the global industry leader as the most sustainable paints company that 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.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain existing reporting processes to required deadlines.
• Collaborate across the commercial functions to define business questions that need answering, identify the sources of information required and build 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 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 We Offer at AkzoNobel

• Great personal development opportunities with breadth, depth of scope and impact.
• 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 are advocates of a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing. Flexible working options are welcome for our roles. The closing date for applications is COP 31st October 2025.

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Diversity & Inclusion

At AkzoNobel we are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity and train on unconscious bias to ensure fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID : 49385

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Environmental Safety, Fire Safety, Benefits & Compensation, Inspection, Ims

Employment Type :

Full Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

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