Sr. Strategy & Planning Analyst

Come Join an Inclusive Team

This position reports to the Senior Manager Strategy & Planning, Intermediates & Derivatives (I&D). You will join an international team of 4, based in Rotterdam and Houston. The position is based in Rotterdam and may require occasional travel within Europe and to the US.

A Day in the Life

The Intermediates & Derivatives (I&D) Strategy & Planning team is looking for a Europe-based Strategy Analyst to support our Propylene Oxide & Derivatives (PO&D) business. You will be part of a global team and combine two areas of responsibility. First, you will be the global strategy lead for assigned PO&D products. Second, you will be the team's focal point for Europe and EU-specific strategic topics such as CBAM and ETS. Your job is to help business leaders and senior management make better decisions by turning complex market, financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations. You will work closely with the Commercial, Sales, Finance and Operational Planning teams on the Long Range Plan, strategic opportunities and risks, capital projects and market intelligence. Much of your work will go to senior leadership, so you will need to find the story in the data and present it clearly and convincingly.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the global strategy lead for assigned PO&D products, developing and maintaining a view of supply, demand, trade, competitor and value chain dynamics;
• Analyze EU policy and regulatory developments (such as CBAM and ETS) and their impact on our European business, in alignment with the global team;
• Support the development, presentation and maintenance of the overall EU I&D strategy, including Commercial, Manufacturing, Raw Materials, Utilities and Logistics;
• Gather and analyze complex market, industry and financial data from internal and external sources, and turn it into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership;
• Build executive-ready presentations that tell a clear story and highlight the key message;
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations to improve insight into business performance and market trends;
• Build and maintain Excel models for scenario analysis, profitability and strategic evaluations;
• Develop business cases for growth, cost reduction and sustainability projects through the capital approval process, including DCF-based financial evaluations;
• Carry out ad hoc strategic and market analyses.

You Bring This Value

You are a strong analytical thinker who quickly sees the big picture in complex and sometimes ambiguous data. You can structure a problem, test assumptions and reach a well-supported recommendation. You explain your findings clearly to senior audiences, both in writing and in person, and you use visuals to make a message stick. You understand what drives our business’s financial performance and can link strategy to economic outcomes. You work well with people at all levels, you are curious and eager to learn, and you handle confidential information with care.

What You Need

• An university-level (WO) Master's degree, or international equivalent, in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related field;
• Typically 8+ years of experience, of which 5+ years in an analytical role, for example in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, finance or engineering;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and turn them into clear conclusions;
• Strong PowerPoint skills and an eye for visual storytelling;
• Clear verbal and written communication, with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders;
• Good Excel modeling skills and an understanding of corporate finance (NPV, IRR, P&L and cash flow drivers);
• Fluency in English.
  
  Nice to Have
  
  
• Experience in the chemical, plastics or refining industry, ideally with knowledge of the PO&D business;
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools;
• Experience with external market intelligence platforms;
• Knowledge of EU climate and trade policy;
• An MBA or other advanced degree;
• Fluency in Dutch and/or French, to support engagement with our EU sites and national regulatory topics in the Netherlands and France.

Don't meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. We value potential, a willingness to learn and diverse perspectives as much as a perfect match on paper.

Competencies

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: You show strong ownership of safety and build positive, collaborative working relationships. You are comfortable working in a matrix organization, can manage several priorities at once, meet tight deadlines and keep a high standard of accuracy. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:


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

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 specialist on 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 two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please send us your resume via the application button. 
Please feel free to contact James Smeets, 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. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration. #LI-Hybrid  #LI-JS2 

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.  

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