Global Styrene Finance Lead | Senior Analyst

LyondellBasell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Lead Business Finance Analyst in Houston to provide accurate financial analysis, forecasting, control, and reporting for the Global Styrene business. You will be the financial advisor to the Styrene Leadership team, collaborating with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to drive performance and strategic planning.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, advanced Excel/OneStream skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree with 8+ years of relevant financial experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Advanced to intermediate presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to build relationships with the business leadership team.
• Ability to forecast future economic/financial impacts for variables.
• Ability to influence senior management with insightful analysis.
• Multi-task, prioritize and manage key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business income statement and Balance sheet as part of monthly close to validate results and variances.
• Prepare profitability forecasts and variance analysis against targets.
• Present monthly financial analysis to Styrene leadership team.
• Input global Styrene forecast into OneStream and BRM reporting.
• Monitor pricing impact and profitability for Styrene's major customers.
• Provide analyses for external reporting subject to SEC filings.
• Develop forecasting models in Excel and OneStream.
• Lead projects to improve reporting processes and forecasting accuracy.
• Coordinate with Operations planning on volume, inventory and working capital.
• Review Working Capital movements monthly with stakeholders.

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

OneStream

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Lead Business Finance Analyst in Houston to provide accurate financial analysis, forecasting, control, and reporting for the Global Styrene business. You will be the financial advisor to the Styrene Leadership team, collaborating with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to drive performance and strategic planning.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, advanced Excel/OneStream skills, and the ability to