Senior Plant Finance Controller

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

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for the BLO site in Pasadena, TX to lead cost accounting, forecasting, and internal controls. This role serves as the primary finance partner to the Site Manager and site leadership, driving profitable and safe operations.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong budgeting/forecasting skills, SAP/BI expertise, and the ability to influence across functions. Travel may be required to support site initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial, cost, operational, or manufacturing accounting roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the BLO Site Leadership Team, providing financial guidance and business insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Lead the annual budget, performance planning, and long-range planning (LRP/asset strategy) processes for the site.
• Coordinate monthly forecast updates and communicate risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews for site and business leadership.
• Provide analysis and recommendations related to manufacturing costs, productivity, margin improvement, and profitability initiatives.
• Support site capital management processes, including project justification, capital tracking, post-audits, and coordination with Capital Administration.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements, SOX standards, and company financial policies.
• Partner with Inventory Accounting, General Accounting, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate financial reporting and control execution.
• Lead site cost analysis activities, including fixed and variable cost classification, benchmarking, productivity tracking, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial support for plant turnarounds, maintenance events, and major operational improvement initiatives.
• Support working capital optimization efforts, including inventory management and cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits impacting the site.
• Develop, coach, and lead one finance professional while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Review and Approve value enhancement initiatives.
• Act as the site's financial conscience by ensuring decisions appropriately balance operational needs, compliance requirements, and financial performance objectives.
• Serve as a member of the Manufacturing Control Leadership Team, driving continuous improvement initiatives across sites.

Skills

financial analysis

cost accounting

budgeting

forecasting

communication

presentation

stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business discipline

Tools

SAP

Business Warehouse

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for the BLO site in Pasadena, TX to lead cost accounting, forecasting, and internal controls. This role serves as the primary finance partner to the Site Manager and site leadership, driving profitable and safe operations.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong budgeting/forecasting skills, SAP/BI expertise, and the ability to influence across functions. Travel may be required to support site initiatives.