Lead Business Finance Analyst FPA

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Lead Business Finance Analyst FPA

Location:

Rotterdam, NL, 3013 AA

Department: Finance

Division: Circular and Low Carbon Solutions

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy 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're 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.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The successful candidate will join a team of eight colleagues and will provide comprehensive financial support to the Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business and its affiliated partners, with a primary focus on the Circulen Renew and Circulen Revive portfolio across Europe and Asia.

A Day in the Life

Core responsibilities include performance planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and the analysis of business results. The incumbent will also contribute to broader financial initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as other Controlling‑related activities. Furthermore, this role ensures the delivery of reliable and accurate reporting to optimize financial performance and serves as a strategic partner to the commercial and operational teams, supporting informed decision‑making across the organization.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Preparation of the monthly rolling financial forecast – income statement and working capital – for the business on basis of the Sourcing and Optimization process, input from Procurement and financial forecast models;
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of the financial forecasting models;
• Analysis of the actual monthly business results and comparison to performance plan and forecast;
• Liaise with manufacturing/asset optimization for individual production plant cost reporting and margin analysis;
• Reporting of actual business results and analysis to business and finance management;
• Provide support in business/ financial presentation preparation for senior management;
• Preparation of business annual performance plan (EBITDA);
• Preparation of the fixed cost annual performance plan in cooperation with senior business management;
• Support business, segment and finance management in accounting and other financial matters with respect to the business;
• Coordinating the integration of new plants into the accounting system, financial reporting processes, and financial models—whether newly built or acquired;
• Plans own activities according to deadlines.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance;
• MBA or other advanced degree is an advantage;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, forecasting, and financial analysis;
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in plant manufacturing controlling;
• Experience working with SAP and OneStream;

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile:
You are a strong ability to drive results while effectively managing ambiguity, time, and changing priorities. It emphasizes advanced analytical, evaluation, and knowledge management capabilities supported by solid information technology skills. Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills enable effective collaboration and impact across teams and stakeholders. Overall, it reflects a flexible, results-oriented professional with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

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

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 two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please send us your resume via the application button.
Please feel free to contact James Smeets, Talent Acquisition Consultant at james.smeets @ lyondellbasell.comfor 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

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