Lubrizol US | Director, Finance

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 
• 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.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with SAP and business intelligence tools, including SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ), Microsoft Power BI, Power Pivot, or Power Query.
• Experience with strategic planning and financial modeling.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations.
• Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

Lubrizol US

Lubrizol US is an employer hiring in India.

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Wickliffe and Spartanburg.