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Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation. 

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value. 

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. 

Overview (Scope of Role)

The IT Business Partner serves as the strategic relationship owner, primary point of contact, and IT planning lead for assigned Finance, Payroll, and Corporate business stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global, and transformational environment and enjoys connecting business priorities with practical, value-driven technology solutions.

Working closely with the SAP Finance team and broader IT organization, the IT Business Partner ensures business priorities, process improvement opportunities, and technology needs are translated into actionable IT roadmaps and delivery plans. The role is responsible for the intake, assessment, prioritization, implementation, and value realization of technology initiatives across Trinseo's Finance and Corporate application landscape, including Treasury, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, and Payroll.

The successful candidate will bring functional familiarity with SAP Finance processes and related technologies such as Concur, BlackLine, ONESOURCE, IT2, and Power BI. They will be outcome-oriented, comfortable operating in ambiguity, and capable of leveraging AI technologies as productivity and insight enablers.

The role works closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external solution providers to define requirements, align technology capabilities with business objectives, support delivery and adoption, and drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and user experience.

This will be a hybrid position in Wayne, PA with one day per week in office

• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary liaison between IT and Finance, Payroll, and Corporate business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business priorities, strategic objectives, and IT capabilities.
• Partner with business teams, IT colleagues, and external vendors to define business requirements, evaluate solutions, and support successful implementation of technology initiatives.
• Shape solution scope, clarify business objectives, document functional requirements, and ensure alignment with operational, compliance, and SOX control requirements.
• Analyze business processes across Finance, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, Planning, and Controls functions to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, improved reporting, and enhanced user experience.
• Support project delivery activities including testing, user acceptance validation, issue resolution, risk identification, and change adoption.
• Influence senior stakeholders and support prioritization of investments, project portfolios, and assigned budgets.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies, AI-enabled capabilities, analytics, automation, and industry trends relevant to Finance and Corporate functions.
• Manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities, ensuring commitments are tracked, risks are communicated, and dependencies are addressed proactively.
• Lead through influence by facilitating decision-making, fostering collaboration, and delivering a consistent and positive business partnership experience.
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• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of Finance IT Application experience and a blend of Management, Product Owner, or Senior Business Analyst roles with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Payroll, Treasury, or Corporate functions preferred.
• Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional stakeholders and collaborating with internal and external technology delivery teams.

• Experience supporting Finance, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, Planning, Controls, procure-to-pay, or related corporate business processes.
• Strong understanding of business processes, data flows, reporting requirements, internal controls, and SOX-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with SAP Finance processes and related technologies such as Concur, BlackLine, ONESOURCE, IT2, Power BI, workflow automation tools, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches.
• Experience developing and supporting business requirements, process documentation, test plans, implementation activities, and change management efforts.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive alignment, and operate effectively within a global organization.
• Strong business and financial acumen.