Hybrid Finance Director, Americas — Strategy & Growth

Lubrizol; Wickliffe (OH); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career and professional growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, OH is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, planning, and performance insights for the Lubrizol Additives Americas unit. You will partner with the VP and cross-functional leaders to shape strategy and ensure US GAAP compliance.

Use your financial leadership to drive capital decisions, budgeting, and long-range forecasts, overseeing a team across the US and Latin America, and delivering actionable insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 15 years of progressive financial management experience, including 10+ years in leadership.
• Strategic thinker with tactical execution.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial principles.
• Proven collaborative team player and self-starter.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cross-functional team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the LZA Americas VP and cross-functional leadership to shape and execute the business unit’s strategy.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate financial results; explain variances and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Lead strategic planning and long-range goal setting with business leadership.
• Guide working capital decisions to maximize free cash flow.
• Provide financial analysis for business development initiatives, including cash flow models for investments and potential acquisitions/divestitures.
• Lead and develop finance professionals across the United States and Latin America.
• Oversee the annual operating plan and budgeting; coordinate long-range forecasts.
• Ensure internal controls align with US GAAP.
• Serve as liaison with Lubrizol Additives segment finance and corporate finance for reporting.
• Lead and support special projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

SAP BusinessObjects

Power BI

Power Pivot

Power Query

Job description

The Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, OH is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, planning, and performance insights for the Lubrizol Additives Americas unit. You will partner with the VP and cross-functional leaders to shape strategy and ensure US GAAP compliance.

Use your financial leadership to drive capital decisions, budgeting, and long-range forecasts, overseeing a team across the US and Latin America, and delivering actionable insights to senior management.