Senior Plant Finance Leader & Cost Controller

LyondellBasell; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a senior finance professional to lead cost accounting and provide strategic financial guidance for the BLO manufacturing site in Pasadena, TX. You will partner with site leadership to drive safe, reliable, and profitable operations and coordinate across corporate finance functions.

The role requires at least 10 years in financial or manufacturing accounting, strong analytical skills, and a track record of influencing business decisions through data-driven analysis.

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.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools, preferably SAP and Business Warehouse.
• Ability to independently solve complex business issues with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships across multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated experience influencing business decisions through financial analysis and business partnership.

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

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

ERP systems

SAP

Business Warehouse

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Business Warehouse

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a senior finance professional to lead cost accounting and provide strategic financial guidance for the BLO manufacturing site in Pasadena, TX. You will partner with site leadership to drive safe, reliable, and profitable operations and coordinate across corporate finance functions.

The role requires at least 10 years in financial or manufacturing accounting, strong analytical skills, and a track record of influencing business decisions through data-driven analysis.