About this role
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.
Come Join an Inclusive Team The Tax Manager Shared Services Centre-Poznan (SSC) is responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery and performance of the centralized tax function with the support of SSC functional leads responsible respectively for leading the Tax excellence and VAT Compliance teams. The role ensures stable, efficient, and high-quality execution of defined tax processes in line with established standards, governance frameworks, and service level agreements. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and standardizing tax processes across the team, while ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with the overall LYB operating model and global tax strategy.
While reporting into the Poznan SSC Leader, the role works in close functional partnership with the Global Tax Management team, particularly with EU Indirect Tax Compliance Manager, Tax Technology Manager and Tax Process Excellence & Data Manager. Functional tax managers remain accountable for tools, methodologies, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, while the Tax Manager SSC is responsible for operational delivery and adherence to those standards within the SSC.
A Day in the Life
1. Operational Management
- Lead day-to-day operations of the centralized tax function, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of agreed tax services.
- Manage, coach, and develop all Polish tax team resources, including workload planning, skills development, and succession planning.
- Ensure appropriate resourcing, task allocation, and coverage to meet business needs and service expectations.
- Act as the primary escalation point for execution-related operational issues, resolving risks and challenges efficiently and escalating as required within agreed governance frameworks.
2. Performance Management
- Define, set, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for the SSC tax delivery, aligned with functional tax requirements and governance expectations.
- Monitor and report performance metrics on a regular basis, providing clear insights to senior stakeholders.
- Drive a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous feedback to maintain high service standards.
- Implement performance improvement plans where required to address gaps in delivery or quality.
3. Strategy & Governance
- Support the evolution of the SSC tax strategy in collaboration with Global/Regional Tax Leaders and SSC leadership.
- Ensure all SSC tax activities are executed in accordance with:
- Standard operating procedures;
- Governance and control frameworks;
- Instructions, methodologies, and tools defined by functional tax managers.
- Ensure that execution-related risks, control gaps, or deviations from defined standards are identified, escalated, and addressed in coordination with functional tax owners.
4. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, simplification, and standardization across tax activities.
- Lead automation and digitalization initiatives (e.g., workflows, reporting solutions) within the boundaries of tools, methodologies, and approval frameworks defined by functional tax managers to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across the team and with stakeholders.
5. Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key interface between the SSC tax team and Global/Regional Tax, Finance, and other business stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively on performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
- Support change management efforts related to transitions, scope expansions, or process redesign.
- Represent the SSC as the operational execution partner, ensuring functional strategies are translated into effective and compliant operational delivery within the SSC.
You Bring This Value
- Bachelor's degree in Taxation or Finance and Accounting or equivalent required.
- Master's Degree in Taxation, Finance and Accounting or equivalent preferable.
- 7+ years of experience in Tax and/or Finance & Accounting, with strong preference for Shared Services or large multinational environments. Proven experience leading teams, managing performance, and driving operational improvement. Demonstrated exposure to cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management in a global context.
- Very good knowledge of English language; any other European language is a plus.
- Tax operations and strong people management experience in an SSC or similar environment.
- Proven ability to manage performance through KPIs, SLAs, and structured reporting.
- Experience in process improvement, automation, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Strong governance adherence, risk awareness, and control mindset, with ability to operate within established compliance and control frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Competencies Drive Innovation Technical Skills Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational Fit Build Partnerships Deliver Results 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 and benefits package.
The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees. Application & Contact Please send us your resume via the application button. If you would like to learn more, please feel free to contact Anna Cichocka, HR Advisor at [email protected] #LI-Hybrid
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