Job Type: Full-time. 4 days on-site, 1 flex day each week
Location: Brecksville, OH to start, and transitioning to Wickliffe, OH in 2028.
How You'll Make an Impact As a
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, providing strategic support to
Lubrizol Surface Sciences with financial planning, analysis and reporting. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with business teams to develop, monitor, and control annual budgets and forecasts.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leaders.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide insights on key financial metrics, cost drivers, trends, and departmental performance.
- Prepare and present accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial deliverables.
- Drive standardization and consistency in reporting across the organization.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Assist in developing business cases and financial justifications for strategic initiatives.
- Support software selection for bolt-on capabilities such as financial planning software.
- Develop and deploy working capital improvement strategies to improve cash flow and increase working capital turns.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce working capital.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 7 years of financial experience.
- Excellent systems and financial modeling skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Well-organized, flexible, and ability to multi-task with strong analytical skills.
- Proactive self-starter with a strong desire to achieve.
- Strong interpersonal and business communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward - Experience with SAP, PowerBI, and BusinessObjects (BOBJ).
- Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
- Cost accounting experience.
Your Work Environment At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work-whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
- Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits that Empower You - Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com/!
