Record To Report/Plan to Perform Track Project Lead

As a key enabler to delivering against the organization's strategic priorities, a fit-for-purpose Operating Model (OM) is an imperative for LYB to improve effectiveness of service delivery, drive efficiency with scalable fixed costs, and enable the organization with modern technologies, all of which are essential to support LYB's evolving asset footprint, emerging business models, and focus on stepping up performance and culture.

LYB aims to transform the enterprise operating model through leveraging industry-standard E2E processes, establishing a corporate services platform with aligned organizational design and unified data infrastructure, and simplifying our ERP core with out-of-the-box technology solutions; this approach also constructs the process, technology, and organizational foundation for future capabilities.

Delivering a transformation of this scale requires hands-on coordination of workflow design, system readiness, and milestone tracking. Reporting to the Program Director - LYB Operating Model Transformation, the R2R/P2P Track Project Lead is responsible for bridging strategic objectives with tactical execution, addressing operational challenges, and ensuring key milestones are met to deliver measurable outcomes. To achieve this, the Track Project Lead works closely with Platform Process Owners (PPOs) to align execution efforts with strategic priorities and maintain consistency across end-to-end workflows.This role focuses on aligning Record-to-Report and Plan-to-Perform workflows with SAP S/4HANA capabilities to drive operational efficiency, enhance financial planning and reporting, and optimize decision-making.

Key activities the R2R/P2P Track Project Lead will directly lead and/or support include designing and validating financial reporting and planning workflows, managing system testing for compliance and operational readiness, and monitoring performance metrics such as reporting timeliness, planning accuracy, and cost efficiency. This role ensures that workflows align with LYBOM's broader vision for a streamlined and scalable operating model.

Key responsibilities of this Role Include:

1. Supporting the tactical execution of R2R/P2P workflows:

• Collaborate and validate workflows for reporting accuracy, planning readiness, and process efficiency.
• Ensure R2R and P2P workflows are operationally aligned with LYBOM's objectives for process simplification and compliance.
• Support the resolution of cross-functional workflow dependencies and address process gaps during implementation.

2. Managing system testing and deployment readiness:

• Lead system testing efforts to validate R2R/P2P workflows for operational readiness and compliance with global financial standards
• Address workflow and system challenges to ensure deployment readiness and smooth integration across global business units
• Work closely with the program office to track progress against transformation milestones and ensure timely delivery

3. Monitoring and optimizing workflow performance:

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure workflows deliver measurable value
• Use performance data to identify bottlenecks and refine workflows to support LYBOM's operational excellence goals
• Coordinate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives for financial planning and reporting processes

4. Ensuring alignment with LYBOM's transformation goals:

• Act as the primary point of contact for tactical execution within the R2R/P2P value stream, ensuring workflows directly support LYBOM's vision for an optimized operating model
• Collaborate with the Track Advisor and cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment with the broader transformation program
• Support change management efforts to drive adoption of standardized processes and ensure operational readiness for global deployment

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Qualifications and Competencies:

To succeed in this role, the Track Project Lead for Record to Report (R2R)/Plan to Perform (P2P) will need to demonstrate strong process execution capabilities, effective collaboration skills, and an ability to navigate financial reporting and planning workflows within complex systems. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, operational oversight, and stakeholder management to deliver measurable outcomes that align with LYBOM's transformation goals.

Qualifications:

• Typically, 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or procurement operations, with expertise in financial reporting, general accounting, procurement processes, and demonstrated experience leading a team
• Understanding of LYB's processes for financial reporting, general accounting, financial planning, budgeting, and performance management preferred
• Proven experience supporting large-scale process transformation programs
• Strong project management skills with a focus on program execution
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering or a related field

Competencies:

In addition to the LYB 5 Competencies of Building Partnerships, Delivering Results, Driving Innovation, Growing Capabilities, and Promoting Inclusion, the incumbent must have proficiency in:

• Fosters collaboration within and across teams
• Drives results and demonstrates accountability
• Solves problems proactively and efficiently
• Thrives in a dynamic and changing environment
• Ensures accuracy and compliance in processes