Business Decision Analyst (NewCo)

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Business Decision Analyst (NewCo)

Location: Rotterdam, NL, 3013 AA

Department: Business Process Efficiency Engineering

Division: Operational Excellence and HSE

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We are addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

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, the 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 Business Decision Analyst supports Newco’s senior management by delivering strategic, market, economic, and technology analyses focused on the polyolefins portfolio (HDPE, LDPE, polypropylene, and specialty products). The role evaluates commercial and operational decisions, providing reports and recommendations on profitability, strategic direction, capital investments, and opportunities for revenue growth or cost reduction. It also develops and assesses long‑term strategic business analyses. The position coordinates key elements of the Planning Process—including the Long Range Plan, Budget, and Annual Execution Plans—for the assigned business unit. It requires close collaboration with multiple internal teams such as Business Finance, Strategic Planning & Transactions, Manufacturing, as well as external consultants. Additionally, the analyst contributes to advancing digitalization by helping develop and enhance the company’s market‑intelligence platform.

This is who you are

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: You demonstrate strong analytical judgment, capable of leading complex evaluations with a high attention to detail. Possess deep knowledge of economic drivers, market dynamics, corporate finance, and financial‑modeling tools such as IRR, NPV, EVA, and payback. You bring excellent interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills that enable effective collaboration and influence across teams, including senior leaders. Additionally, you adapt well in evolving environments, proficient with advanced digital tools, and understand the key performance drivers of the chemical industry. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

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

This is what you bring

• Master’s degree preferred in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field;
• 5+ years current experience in business analysis, strategic planning, evaluation, performance management, business or financial analysis or a related analytical role are essential;
• Proven experience supporting commercial and/or operational decision making in complex, data intensive environments;
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels, balancing long term thinking with short term priorities;
• Good understanding of the petrochemical industry, particularly olefins/polyolefins business, has a preference;
• Fluent in English both written as oral.

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 specialists in 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

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