Mepol Finance ManagerLocation: Riese Pio X, TV, IT, 31039Facility: RIESE PIO X-6202Department: APS Business Finance EuropeDivision: Global APSLyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.Come Join an Inclusive TeamThe Finance Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all financial and accounting operations for two locations (Italy and Poland). This role encompasses General Accounting, Treasury, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Credit Management, FP&A and MC&A. The candidate will work directly with LYB corporate functions, ensuring compliance with corporate procedures, policies, and financial reporting standards while providing strategic financial support to local business operations.The role will take place around the further integration of LYB standard processes (SAP implementation and Shared Services).A Day in the Life Lead and oversee all financial and accounting activities for two manufacturing locations (Italy and Poland), ensuring compliance with local GAAP, IFRS/US GAAP, SOX and corporate policiesManage statutory accounting, general ledger, intercompany transactions, tax compliance and external auditsOversee treasury activities including cash management, liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and FX exposure in line with corporate policiesLead Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Management processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, payments, DSO improvement and credit risk controlDrive Financial Planning & Analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, profitability analysis, KPIs and management reportingManage manufacturing and cost accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, COGS, cost control and operational performance analysisSupport capital investment decisions through financial evaluation, ROI/DCF analysis and tracking of project benefitsAct as key finance business partner for local site leadership and primary interface with LYB corporate functions (Accounting, Treasury, Tax, FP&A)Lead, develop and mentor the local finance team while supporting corporate initiatives, system implementations and continuous improvement projects
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (required)Master's degree or MBA (preferred)Professional accounting certification (Italian Dottore Commercialista, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experienceAt least 3-5 years in a managerial/leadership roleExperience working in a multinational corporate environment including exposure to Shared ServicesDemonstrated experience across multiple finance functions (accounting, treasury, FP&A, cost accounting)Relevant manufacturing or industrial sector experienceExperience with ERP systems (SAP preferred, Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision desirable)
Strong knowledge of Italian/Polish GAAP and IFRSUnderstanding of US GAAP (preferred)Proficiency in financial analysis and reportingAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skillsFamiliarity with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)Understanding of SOX requirements and internal controls
Language Skills
Native or Fluent in both English and Italian (written and spoken) - requiredBasic in Polish (written and spoken) - preferred
You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network.