Sr. Financial Analyst

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Summary of Responsibilities

The LLS Business is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner and support the Pharmaceuticals and North America business leaders.  This role will be an active participant in the execution of business strategy and delivering relevant short-term and long-term financial analyses to support profitable business growth.  In addition, this role is responsible for goal setting, providing updates on financial progress, improvement initiatives, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role will be based out of our LZAM headquarters, in Brecksville, OH, with a hybrid working model.

 

Essential Job Functions  

• Partnering with the Pharmaceuticals and North America business leaders
• Financial evaluations of potential investments
• Support the commercial team in evaluating the financial impact for new business opportunities and proposed price changes
• Monitor financial performance of the business unit including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow
• Provide timely, concise, and actionable financial information to business unit leader and other respective management
• Coordination and development of the business unit’s annual operating plans and forecasts
• Generate analysis and understanding of the budget and forecasts to help management make informed decisions that drive the performance of the business
• Assist in the coordination and development of the strategic plan / trajectory
• Support the monthly business review process and financial reporting
• Prepare month-end closing deliverables
• Manage rebate agreements and commission & accruals
• Support new product costing analysis to help determine the future profitability and value proposition for new products
• Support adherence to documented internal controls; Assist with development of new controls
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems and reporting modules
• Ad hoc projects as needed

 

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of financial experience
• Excellent systems and financial modeling skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Well-organized, flexible, ability to multi-task
• Proactive, self-starter with the desire to achieve
• Strong interpersonal and business communication skills
• Analytical skills

 

Considered a Plus:

• MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent
• SAP, PowerBI, and BOBJ knowledge
• Cost Accounting experience

 

 

Lubrizol Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Plan
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you. #LI-HD1