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Sr. Lead Financial Analyst

LyondellBasell Industries
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

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 proprietaryMoReTecrecycling 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'readdressing 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

This position serves as the focal point for periodic profit/cash flow budgeting, forecasting and businessperformance analysis and reporting activitiesfor the Polymers Specialties(Specialties)businesswithin the North American Olefins and Polyolefins segment.Theincumbentwill be considered and contacted as the financial planning expertwith a spanof knowledge extending across theSpecialtiesproduct lines, facilities, etc.

This positionis responsible forcoordinating,consolidatingand analyzing significant portions of the annual sales,production, and variable & fixed cost budgets, and is a critical liaison on all budget related issues.

The incumbent will be considered an expert in the use and operation of the company's financial systems. He/sheacts asthefocal point for General Ledger/SAP accounting issues as they relate to properly assigning costs andrevenues to cost centers and profitcenters andprovides guidance to members of the Finance department oftenthrough the process of coordinating a joint work product. Strong interfaces exist withseniorbusiness management,operations staffgroupsand within the CFO organization.

A Day in the Life
  • Provide overall financial support to Business Directors and Segment
  • Analysis and insight essential in developing the business unit's overall strategy and evaluating a diverse range of opportunities
  • Monthly forecasting and planning of income statement, balance sheet (including working capital), and cash flows
  • Annual budget preparation
  • Quarterly MD&A segment analysis
  • Research and resolve general ledger/SAP accounting issues as they relate to properly assigning costs and revenues to cost centers and profit centers
  • Work with the business to identify and measure KPI's
  • Business unit working capital management
  • Monthly financial analysis and ad hoc special business performance analysis
  • Support and report on VEP initiatives related to the Business

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong analytical,problem-solving, communication,and judgment skills.
  • Thorough understanding of financial and manufacturing accounting principles and procedures (US GAAP and IFRS), and financial performance indicators (e.g. margin, etc.).
  • Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively as a team member and achieve results through the contributions of other people within and outside the immediate organization.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills consistent with a client group including Senior Managers and Executives. Advanced PC skills, including spreadsheets,databases, graphics, statistical forecasting, and modeling.
  • Ability to work independently and solve non-recurring problems and drive continuous process improvements and exhibit strong analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with proficiency in mentoring, team development and project planning.
  • Ability to assert innovation and creativity to improve business and functional processes and reporting whilst adhering to a strong control environment.
  • Attention to detail to ensure accounting and financial information is timely, accurate and complete.
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities (multiple tasks) and support business unit management with sound business and financial counsel while constantly challenging to drive the team to optimize results and add value.
  • High level of self-motivation with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
You Bring This Value

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
  • MBA, CPA,CFAor equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience:

  • A minimum of8 years of experience in a multi-entity, complex global environment.
  • Experience in Petrochemical or related industries is a preferred
  • Experience using ERP and Financial Planning systems (SAP, Oracle, BPC, and OneStream are preferred systems) is required
  • Previous experience in Business Finance or other highly analytical roles is preferred.

Competencies
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills

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