Country Controller Germany (NewCo)

LyondellBasell is 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. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. 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.

Announcement

In June 2025, LYB announced entering into an agreement and exclusive negotiations for the sale of four olefins & polyolefins sites and the associated business in Europe. The sites to be sold are located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain). The sites together represent a scaled olefins and polyolefins platform strategically located in proximity to a longstanding customer base and with access and connectivity to key infrastructure.

Closing of the proposed transaction is currently expected in the first half of 2026. From the start, the new company will be a scaled leader in European Olefins & Polyolefins. Powered by strategically located assets, a diverse product portfolio, and operational excellence, it aims to transform the business, fostering an agile, entrepreneurial culture where fast decision-making and hands-on collaboration drive transformation and growth.

Are you ready?

You will be crucial to a successful transition and, when the sale is closed, success of the new company. You will become part of a new dynamic organization with around 1,800 employees, headquarters in Rotterdam and production sites in France, Germany, UK and Spain with a strong focus on customer excellence.

This is the role

The Country Controller for Germany is responsible for the financial governance of the German legal entity, including local statutory accounting, IFRS reporting, internal controls, tax coordination, regulatory compliance, and audit management. This role acts as the local finance lead and primary point of contact for German authorities, auditors, and internal stakeholders. You will be based at the Münchsmünster production site and serve as the key finance representative for the German entity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Statutory Accounting & Local GAAP Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory financial statements under German GAAP (HGB);
• Coordinate annual accounts, disclosures, and filings with the Bundesanzeiger;
• Maintain complete and compliant statutory books and documentation for the legal entity;
• Oversee local adjustments required for statutory reporting.

IFRS Reporting & Consolidation Support

Audit Management

Tax Coordination & Regulatory Compliance

Oversee local tax compliance in coordination with Group Tax and external advisors, including :

Corporate Income Tax (Körperschaftsteuer)

Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer)

VAT (Umsatzsteuer)

Withholding taxes

Internal Controls, Risk & Compliance

Treasury, Cash & Legal Entity Stewardship

Shared Services Oversight

Stakeholder Engagement

This is who you are

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

You are an experienced user of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as extensive experience with SAP R / 3. OnStream knowledge is a plus. Able to work effectively both independently and within a team, implementing administrative improvements with supervisory guidance. Strong organizational skills enable them to manage and prioritize tasks proactively while maintaining precision and attention to detail. Additionally, they demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities, communicating and coordinating confidently in senior management environments. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies :

This is what you bring

This is 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.

Interested?

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be3 part of the process as well.

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