Country Controller Germany (NewCo)

Announcement

In June 2025, LYB announced entering into an agreement and exclusive negotiations for the sale of four olefins & polyolefins sites and the associated business in Europe. The sites to be sold are located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain). The sites together represent a scaled olefins and polyolefins platform strategically located in proximity to a longstanding customer base and with access and connectivity to key infrastructure.  

Closing of the proposed transaction is currently expected in the first half of 2026. From the start, the new company will be a scaled leader in European Olefins & Polyolefins. Powered by strategically located assets, a diverse product portfolio, and operational excellence, it aims to transform the business, fostering an agile, entrepreneurial culture where fast decision-making and hands-on collaboration drive transformation and growth.

Are you ready?
You will be crucial to a successful transition and, when the sale is closed, success of the new company. You will become part of a new dynamic organization with around 1,800 employees, headquarters in Rotterdam and production sites in France, Germany, UK and Spain with a strong focus on customer excellence. 

This is the role

The Country Controller for Germany is responsible for the financial governance of the German legal entity, including local statutory accounting, IFRS reporting, internal controls, tax coordination, regulatory compliance, and audit management. This role acts as the local finance lead and primary point of contact for German authorities, auditors, and internal stakeholders. You will be based at the Münchsmünster production site and serve as the key finance representative for the German entity.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Statutory Accounting & Local GAAP Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory financial statements under German GAAP (HGB);
• Coordinate annual accounts, disclosures, and filings with the Bundesanzeiger;
• Maintain complete and compliant statutory books and documentation for the legal entity;
• Oversee local adjustments required for statutory reporting.

IFRS Reporting & Consolidation Support

• Manage monthly and annual close activities for the German legal entity;
• Ensure accurate IFRS reporting into the consolidated group (Rotterdam);
• Maintain a clear legal entity view of performance and ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions;
• Prepare and review the annual IFRS reporting package.

Audit Management

• Act as the primary contact for external auditors;
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure timely completion;
• Support internal audit reviews and implement remediation actions.

Tax Coordination & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee local tax compliance in coordination with Group Tax and external advisors, including:
  
  • Corporate Income Tax (Körperschaftsteuer)
  • Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer)
  • VAT (Umsatzsteuer)
  • Withholding taxes
• Ensure compliance with German regulatory, industrial, and environmental reporting requirements relevant to the chemical sector;
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany processes.

Internal Controls, Risk & Compliance

• Own the internal control framework for the German entity;
• Ensure segregation of duties and control compliance within SAP;
• Lead local risk assessments and support ethics & compliance initiatives;
• Implement and monitor corrective actions from audits or control reviews.

Treasury, Cash & Legal Entity Stewardship

• Oversee local bank account administration and payment controls;
• Ensure proper execution of treasury policies and intercompany settlements;
• Monitor working capital from a compliance and governance perspective;
• Support capital structure actions, distributions, and legal entity governance activities (board meetings, resolutions, powers of attorney).

Shared Services Oversight

• Act as the “ultimate customer” for services delivered by the Shared Service Center in Bulgaria;
• Monitor SLA performance, ensure compliance with German requirements, and escalate issues when needed;
• Provide local guidance to SSC teams on HGB, VAT, and regulatory specifics.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the finance representative for the German site and legal entity;
• Present legal entity performance and statutory matters to local directors, works councils, site management, and executive leadership;
• Provide financial guidance to non finance stakeholders as needed.

This is who you are

To be successful in this role, you must recognize yourself in the following profile:
You are an experienced user of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as extensive experience with SAP R/3. OnStream knowledge is a plus. Able to work effectively both independently and within a team, implementing administrative improvements with supervisory guidance. Strong organizational skills enable them to manage and prioritize tasks proactively while maintaining precision and attention to detail. Additionally, they demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities, communicating and coordinating confidently in senior management environments. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies: 

• Build Partnerships 
• Deliver Results 
• Drive Innovation 
• Grow Capabilities 
• Promote Inclusion

This is what you bring

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred;
• Professional Accountancy Qualification (RA/CPA/Chartered Accountant) required;
• 7+ years of experience in finance/accounting within complex or multinational environments;
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP (HGB);
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts in Germany;
• Experience with audits, internal controls, and legal entity governance;
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Extensive experience with SAP R/3;
• OneStream knowledge is a plus;
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

This is what we offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package.

Interested?

Please send us your resume via the application button. 
Please feel free to contact James Smeets, Talent Acquisition Consultant at james.smeets @ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration. #LI-Hybrid  #LI-JS2 

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be3 part of the process as well.  

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