Director, Finance

Location
:
Wickliffe, OH; 4 days in office +1 remote day

Job Title: Director, Finance

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.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Finance Director, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving financial strategy, business planning, and performance insights for the Lubrizol Additives (LZA) Americas business unit. 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:

Partner with the LZA Americas Business Unit Vice President and serve as an active member of the cross-functional leadership team to shape and execute the business unit’s strategy, goals, and objectives.

Monitor, analyze, and communicate financial results, explain variances, support accurate financial statements, and provide timely, concise, and actionable insights to senior management.

Lead and support strategic planning and goal setting with business leadership, connecting financial performance to the broader business environment and strategic priorities.

Guide working capital decisions that maximize free cash flow.

Provide financial analysis and guidance for business development initiatives, including cash flow models for capital investments and potential acquisitions and divestitures.

Lead, manage, and develop finance professionals across the United States and Latin America, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Oversee the annual operating plan and budgeting process for the LZA Americas business unit and coordinate long-range forecasts aligned with business strategies.

Ensure internal controls are established and maintained in alignment with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).

Serve as a liaison with Lubrizol Additives segment finance and Lubrizol corporate finance to support month-end, quarter-end, annual reporting, and business review requirements.

Lead and support special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

At least 15 years of progressive experience in financial management, cost accounting, or related roles, including at least 10 years in a leadership capacity.

Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically.

Strong business acumen and knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and regulations.

Proven ability to work collaboratively as a motivated team member and self-starter with a strong drive to achieve results.

Experience preparing executive-level presentations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and present complex financial information clearly and concisely.

Strong organizational skills and flexibility to manage simultaneous priorities and conflicting deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.

Strong cross-functional team management experience.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential, or equivalent qualification.

Experience with SAP and business intelligence tools, including SAP Business Objects (BOBJ), Microsoft Power BI, Power Pivot, or Power Query.

Experience with strategic planning and financial modeling.

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