FP&A Manager, Commercial

Lubrizol Corporation•Brecksville, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Lubrizol approaches its centennial in 2028, our Wickliffe campus will become the unified home of Lubrizol’s global headquarters, integrating Lubrizol’s Brecksville site capabilities and employees to the Wickliffe campus. Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, PowerBI, and BusinessObjects (BOBJ).
Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

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.