LyondellBasell

Lead Business Finance Analyst

LyondellBasell

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Analyze business income statement and balance sheet as part of the monthly close process to validate actual results, monitor data integrity, and investigate material variances.
  • Prepares profitability forecasts and provide variance analysis of results versus targets.
  • Prepares and presents financial analysis for the US TBA chain Business management.
  • Prepare and presents business results to various audiences: e.g. manufacturing, finance, supply chain.
  • Input of global TBA chain forecast into OneStream and forecast/BRM reporting responsibilities.
  • Monitor performance of TBA chain largest customer with pricing validation, profitability analysis, and volume optimization impact.
  • Responsible for providing analysis for external reporting that are subject to SEC filings, as a result, accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
  • Develop and maintain detailed business forecasting models for income statement and cash flow with excel, Business Warehouse, or any other analytical / graphical tools.
  • Support projects to improve reporting processes and forecasting accuracy.
  • Contribute to the improvement of forecasting/reporting system and learn required technical expertise.
  • Work closely with Operations planning to evaluate volume planning, inventory management and Working Capital impacts.
  • Update I&D periodic Segment/Revenue Analysis files ahead of earnings release schedule.
  • Prepare with key stakeholders, Intermediate and Derivatives “I&D” fixed cost responsibility budget.
  • Contribute to business strategy meetings and long range plan (LRP) as needed.
  • Perform financial analysis in compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley 404 Management testing standards.
  • Responsible for assisting with global consolidation and reporting for the TBA chain and serving as backup to the TBA team lead.

Requirements

  • Accounting or Finance degree or related business degree with 5+ year’s relevant financial experience. (Graduate Degree or Professional Certification-preferred)
  • Knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS principles.
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen, curiosity for market trends and drivers.
  • Knowledge of SAP and Business Warehouse.
  • OneStream experience preferred.
  • Intermediate presentation skills and comfortable speaking in front of large audiences
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
  • Ability to build & maintain meaningful relationships with executive business leaders.
  • Ability to stay abreast of current business/market conditions for the business unit in order to forecast future economic/financial impacts for any number of variables.
  • Ability to influence the business and provide insightful finance analysis to senior management.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and effectively manage key stakeholder expectations.
  • Ability to respond quickly to various requests with clear and purposeful explanations.
  • Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to build networks, trust, credibility and respect.
  • A self-starter able to shape decisions, engage with stakeholders and rally support.
  • Sensitive to, and effective at, operating across different functional areas, organizations, nationalities and cultures.
Benefits
  • Savings (401k) Plan with Company Match
  • Retirement (Pension) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Educational Assistance
  • Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisvariance analysisprofitability forecastingbusiness forecasting modelsdata integrity monitoringpricing validationprofitability analysisvolume optimizationSEC compliancecash flow analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsbusiness acumenpresentation skillsrelationship buildinginfluencing skillsmulti-taskingprioritizationstakeholder managementteam playercross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Accounting degreeFinance degreeGraduate degreeProfessional certification