Senior Manager, Finance

​About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world. 

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

Lubrizol's Finance team has an immediate need for a Sr. Manager, Finance, based in Wickliffe Ohio.

 

What you will do:

 

• Collaborate with corporate function teams to develop, monitor and control annual budgets and forecasts
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights on key financial metrics, cost drivers, trends and departmental performance
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements
• Assist in developing business cases and financial justifications for strategic initiatives
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the senior leaders in corporate functions
• Develop and deploy working capital improvement strategies to improve cash flow and increase working capital turns
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, and other teams to reduce working capital

 

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university

• Minimum 8 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

 

What will put you ahead:

• SAP, PowerBI, and BOBJ knowledge
• Cost Accounting experience

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