Lead Business Finance Analyst

Lead Business Finance Analyst

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77056 Facility: US Principal Department: Business Finance C&LC Division: Circular and Low Carbon Solutions

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'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 Responsible for the business and financial support related to LyondellBasell's Circular and Low Carbon Solutions businesses in the USCAN region. Supports the business management and provide insightful analysis on the business performance and outlook. Further the Lead Business Finance Analyst ensures the reporting is reliable and information is accurate to maximize financial business performance and partners with the commercial and operating teams to derive shareholder value.

A Day in the Life Business Finance Lead (Recover NA): Own financial support for Recover NA, providing insight on performance, outlook, and risks. Reporting & Analysis: Deliver monthly reporting and variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast, budget, and prior year), including fixed costs and capital project reporting. Forecasting & Planning: Maintain and enhance rolling P&L, inventory, cost, and headcount forecasts; lead the Annual Performance Plan and ensure alignment of key assumptions. Cost Management & Models: Develop and maintain cost models; monitor cost trends, deviations, and ensure accurate cost allocation to P&L. Master Data & Systems: Build and maintain fixed-cost master data across OneStream, S4, and PRD; partner closely with Master Data teams to ensure data integrity. Dashboards & Performance Insights: Produce and maintain SG&A and manufacturing dashboards; identify risks, trends, and corrective actions. Business Partnering & Governance: Act as a strategic finance partner to business and marketing leaders; ensure compliance with accounting policies, DOA, and company standards; collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, FP&A, Accounting, Procurement, and HR. Manage project cost control: Develop and maintain WBS/CBS budgets and cost baselines; track commitments, accruals, invoices/POs; reconcile accounts and ensure financial governance. Deliver project financial insight and forecasting: Produce monthly reports and dashboards, perform variance/KPI analysis, update EAC and cash-flow forecasts, quantify change-order impacts, and collaborate with planning, procurement, finance, and PM teams. Invoicing & Charge-Outs: Ensure accurate end-to-end invoicing and pricing and manage charge-out processes, including leases and seconded personnel.

You Bring This Value Accounting or Finance degree or related business degree with typically 5+ year's relevant financial experience. Graduate Degree or Professional Certification-preferred. Ability to multi-task and prioritize, including responding to numerous requests from multiple stakeholders for financial analysis and commentary. Strong verbal and written English skills required. Leadership Displays positive attitude, takes initiative and demonstrates ambition. Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work. Sets high standards of performance for oneself. Embraces continuous improvement. Demonstrates accountability. Teamwork Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members. Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member. Listens to others and accepts input from team members. Leverage knowledge and resources within the team and believe in the power of many. Stakeholder management Demonstrates strong analytical skills, able to simplify complex processes and communicate understandably to stakeholders. Establishes effective working relationships with stakeholders. Ability to use good judgment in what and how to communicate with stakeholders. Competencies Build Partnerships Drive Innovation Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational Fit Technical Skills Deliver Results