Manager, Business Finance Global APS

Manager, Business Finance Global APSLyondellBasell 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 TeamResponsible for financial support for LyondellBasell's Advanced Polymers Segment (APS). Together with the Senior Manager, Business Finance Global APS, as well as the regional Finance Leaders, supports the segment management teams and provides insightful analysis on the business performance and outlook. Also helps ensure the reporting of reliable and accurate information to maximize business performance and partners with the commercial and operating teams to derive shareholder value.This role will support overseeing financial aspects including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, CapEx, and Business Cash Flow for the business units and operations in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and Asia. This includes support for the following activities: review of monthly actuals and updated outlook, preparation of monthly Business Review Meeting (BRM), preparation of key deliverables for the annual Performance Plan and Long Range Plan, quarterly Segment Analysis and MD&A in support of the quarterly External Reporting and earnings reporting, as well as Responsibility Fixed Cost reporting including master data management as well as other initiatives. This role will have a strong focus on driving strategic initiatives, continuous improvement and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives to add value, which includes leading ongoing automation efforts and other initiatives to drive efficiency.A Day In The LifeSupports the Global APS Reporting process by establishing and maintaining an effective process of monthly result analysis, reporting and forecasting that provide useful insight to the Business on the business performance and business outlook.Provides insightful analysis to APS Leadership on business performance and outlook.Acts as a business partner on strategic analysis and business decision support.Proactively engages with the business and regional APS Finance leaders on working capital management and through analysis to identify opportunities to improve the net working capital position.Supports the coordination of annual Performance Plan and LRP processes and act as a liaison between the regional Business Finance teams, APS Strategy, Business and Corporate FP&A.Supports key APS Transformation projects and lead implementation with regional Finance leaders.Supports and drives improvement of key projects that will enhance the capabilities of the APS Finance and Strategy team, including ongoing automation and other finance efficiency initiatives.Supports reporting to Corporate FP&A and IR organizations. Examples of reporting deliverables include the Corporate BRM package, Segment Analysis package, Board materials, etc.Drives standardization, efficiency and effectiveness across the APS Finance organization, by proactive engagement and collaboration with regional APS Finance teams and other Finance departments.Provides as needed support to the regional APS Finance leaders.You Bring This ValueA Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance or other related business degree.Minimum 10 years of business/financial controlling and management reporting experience in a world scale business environmentAbility to multi-task and prioritize, including responding to numerous requests from multiple stakeholders for financial analysis and commentaryStrong verbal and written English skills requiredPreferred QualificationsLeadershipDisplays positive attitude, takes initiative and demonstrates ambitionDemonstrates flexibility in day-to-day workSets high standards of performance for oneselfEmbraces continuous improvementDemonstrates accountabilityTeamworkEstablishes harmonious working relationships with team membersAppreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual memberListens to others and accepts input from team membersLeverages knowledge and resources within the team and believe in the power of manyStakeholder ManagementDemonstrates strong analytical skills, able to simplify complex processes and communicate understandably to stakeholdersEstablishes effective working relationships with stakeholdersAbility to use good judgment in what and how to communicate with stakeholdersCompetenciesBuild PartnershipsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational FitTechnical SkillsDeliver Results