Manufacturing Analyst

LyondellBasell•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Analyst will play a crucial role in the manufacturing decision-making process, specifically in relation to accounting, finance, controls, and the business environment. The individual will partner directly with the La Porte Plant Management Team under the direction of the Manufacturing Controlling Sr Manager for the La Porte Complex. While primary duties will center around the La Porte Plant Manufacturing I&D units, the role will also provide accounting support for various site support organizations within the La Porte Plant. This location is at 10885 Strang Rd, La Porte, Texas 77511. A Day in the Life Encompasses all things accounting-related for the La Porte Plant Manufacturing I&D units, including accounting and month-end close activities, cost and profitability analysis, manufacturing and corporate reporting, and internal control coordination, as well as additional core and ad-hoc functions for various site support organizations. Providing key information on historical and forward-looking trends and related cost analysis at the micro and macro level. Among other tasks, this business partner will guide the following processes: annual budget, site forecasting, LRP functions, monthly cost reviews, benchmark data collection and analysis, internal controls and compliance with SOx, classification of costs, contract review, physical inventory and PPE inventory observations, various audit functions including audit support for turnarounds and other major site projects, as well as other financial support for the manufacturing site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, finance or other related business degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial or manufacturing accounting
ERP and data retrieval / analysis experience preferably with SAP and Business Warehouse
Highly self-sufficient and knowledgeable
Able to employ quality analytics to facilitate making decisions
Able to provide quality information to allow management to make sound decisions
Able to serve as a resource / mentor for other accountants within Manufacturing Accounting

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated organization skills with the ability to prioritize
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure achievement of Manufacturing, Finance and Company goals
Ability to multi-task, consistently meets deadlines, and performs self-review of work product for accuracy and quality in a dynamic environment
Ability to work with various work groups and various levels throughout the Manufacturing and Finance organizations
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work extended hours during various times of the month/year

Responsibilities

Accounting and month-end close activities for La Porte Plant Manufacturing I&D units
Cost and profitability analysis
Manufacturing and corporate reporting
Internal control coordination
Core and ad-hoc functions for various site support organizations
Providing key information on historical and forward-looking trends and related cost analysis
Guiding annual budget processes
Guiding site forecasting
Guiding LRP functions
Guiding monthly cost reviews
Guiding benchmark data collection and analysis
Guiding internal controls and compliance with SOx
Guiding classification of costs
Guiding contract review
Guiding physical inventory and PPE inventory observations
Guiding various audit functions including audit support for turnarounds and other major site projects
Providing other financial support for the manufacturing site