Lead Analyst MC&A

Lead Analyst MC&A

Location: Geleen, LI, NL, 6161 RE DE, 50170 Rotterdam, NL, 3013 AA Wesseling, Nrth Rhine Westfalia, DE, 50389

Department: Business Control C&LCS EMEAI

Division: Circular and Low Carbon Solutions

Join our team as a Manufacturing Cost Control and Analysis (MC&A) expert, where you\’ll collaborate with site managers and support organizations across multiple regions. This role involves providing financial insights to drive profitability and managing risks in manufacturing operations. You\’ll also participate in key projects like SAP rollouts and process improvements, enhancing analysis and reporting capabilities.

This is the role

Reporting to the C&LCS Business Controller, this role is responsible for manufacturing cost control and analysis (MC&A), reporting, and internal controls coordination across multiple sites in the Netherlands, Belgium, North America (California), and Germany. The role also provides MC&A support to several smaller Western European joint ventures on behalf of the Business Controller C&LCS EMEAI. This position requires direct collaboration with site managers and their teams, as well as partnering with Supply Chain, Procurement and other support organizations to ensure compliance with accounting principles and control standards impacting manufacturing costs, working capital, and overall business performance. This role serves as an active business partner to Site Managers and their teams, Business Managers, Business Finance, Internal Controls, and Audit. It encompasses all accounting functions for assigned sites, including month-end close, manufacturing cost analysis (fixed and variable), manufacturing and corporate reporting, and internal controls coordination. The role may require international travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving the C&LCS manufacturing reporting and analysis framework, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Performing variance analyses on process orders (price, efficiency, substitution, etc.), proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies, including those related to master data (BOMs, recipes, standards).
• Coordinating, preparing, and supporting:
  • Annual manufacturing fixed, variable cost, and CAPEX budgeting
  • Site forecasting
  • Periodic cost and CAPEX reviews
  • Site appraisals
  • Internal controls and SOX compliance
  • Cost classification
  • Physical inventory stock takes
  • Shutdown/maintenance related financials
  • Site audits
  • Construction projects (e.g., new plant/ location)
  • Ad-hoc financial support for manufacturing sites
• Supporting key LYB initiatives (SAP S4 implementations/upgrades, OneStream, benchmark studies, synergy/headcount tracking);
• Providing miscellaneous support (audits, government statistical reporting, site DoA matters);
• Supporting C&LCS joint ventures with manufacturing cost reporting and analysis, collaborating with the Business Controller and other stakeholders.

This is who you are

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile:

The individual possesses strong functional and technical skills, ensuring high-level job performance. Customer-focused, building effective relationships and using feedback to improve services. You can prioritize tasks effectively, focusing on critical issues and eliminating obstacles. Integrity and trust are key traits, honesty, keep confidences, and admit mistakes. You drive for results by ensuring timely deliverables, seeking efficiency, and excelling in written and presentation communication skills. Additionally, you are a team player with a high safety culture, able to multi-task, collaborate across various levels, and provide quality analytics for decision-making.

Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion

This is what you bring

• A Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, finance or other related business degree is required;
• Advanced degree and/ or CPA/ CMA/ CFA preferred;
• Typically 8-10 years of work experience in an international corporate setting, with knowledge of financial accounting concepts and systems. Emphasis on analytics, planning and controlling;
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing controlling and analysis is required;
• Strong SAP experience and excellent Microsoft Excel skills are required;
• Fluency in English is required; German is highly desirable;
• Relevant industry knowledge (e.g., recycling, plastics, chemical, and/or refining) is preferred.

This what we offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialists in all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company\’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Consultant at james.smeets @ lyondellbasell.com for more details.

Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. The recruitment process starts with an initial phone screening followed by two/three business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer and a background check will be part of the process.

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