Lead Business Finance Analyst

This is Lyondellbasell

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This is the role

The Lead Business Finance Analyst is a key role in the Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D) segment controlling team and reports to the Senior Manager Business Finance PO&D and Segment Reporting. 
This position provides accurate financial analysis and insights, consolidation, forecasting and reporting for the global Solvents & BDO businesses in the Propylene Oxide & Derivatives (PO&D) award unit. In addition to the Solvents and BDO responsibilities, this role will also provide support to the Senior Manager Business Finance PO&D ad-hoc based project work related to the PO&D business.
This position engages with the PO&D Business Directors and Marketing Managers as required during the forecasting and reporting cycle. This position also requires close interaction and collaboration with the business analyst group, the Director Business Finance I&D & other finance, business & operations stakeholders. In addition, this Lead Business Finance Analyst role is a participant of the PO&D Sales & Operational Planning and Manufacturing meetings.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparation of the monthly rolling financial forecast – income statement and working capital – for the business on basis of input from the business and other service functions;
• Analysis of the actual monthly business results and comparison with budget and forecast;
• Monthly reporting of actual business results and analysis to business and finance management;
• Assist in the preparation of the long range financial plan and budget;
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly responsibility fixed cost analysis;
• Liaise with manufacturing/asset optimization for individual production plant cost reporting and margin analysis;
• Provide support in business/ financial presentation preparation for senior management;
• Support business, segment and finance management in accounting and other financial matters with respect to the business;
• Provides PO&D related input for the quarterly business performance flux analysis to the Leadership team and Investor Relations, which is used in external reporting of results in Q and K filings with the SEC. As a result, accuracy and attention to detail are critical success factors;
• Provide ad hoc business performance analysis;
• Support and participate in other financial initiatives in/outside of the I&D segment.

This is who you are

• Demonstrated organization skills with the ability to prioritize and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure achievement of Business, Finance and Company goals;
• Ability to multi-task, consistently meets deadlines, and performs self-review of work product for accuracy and quality in a dynamic environment;
• Ability to work with various work groups and various levels throughout the Manufacturing and Finance organizations;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are essential;
• Ability to use good judgment in what and how to communicate with stakeholders.

This is what you bring

• University-level Business Economics / Finance-related qualifications;
• 6-8 years of business/financial controlling and management reporting experience are preferred;
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SAP, Business Warehouse and financial modelling;
• Highly self-sufficient and knowledgeable; ability to employ quality analytics to allow management to make sound decisions;
• Serving as a resource / mentor for other team members within Business Finance;
• Fluent in Business English.

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. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact our Senior Corporate Recruiter at james.smeets @ lyondellbasell.com for more details. 

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