Hybrid Finance Director: Strategy & Growth Leader

Lubrizol Corporation; Wickliffe (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plans

401(k) match

HSA

Paid holidays

Vacation

Parental leave

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Director of Finance to steer financial strategy, planning, and performance insights for the LZA Americas unit. You will partner with senior leaders, guide capital decisions, and drive cross‑functional collaboration across the US and Latin America.

This leadership position requires 15+ years in finance with at least 10 in leadership, deep accounting knowledge, and strong presentation skills. The role is hybrid (4 days in office, 1 remote day) in Wickliffe, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive financial management experience, including 10+ years in leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of financial management principles and US GAAP.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and present executive-level summaries.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the LZA Americas VP and cross-functional leadership to shape the business unit’s strategy and objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate financial results; explain variances and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Lead strategic planning and goal setting with business leadership; connect financial performance to strategic priorities.
• 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 long-range forecasts; coordinate with US GAAP controls.
• Serve as liaison with Lubrizol Additives segment and corporate finance for month/quarter/year-end reporting.
• Lead and support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA

CPA

Tools

SAP

SAP BusinessObjects

Power BI

Power Pivot

Power Query

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Director of Finance to steer financial strategy, planning, and performance insights for the LZA Americas unit. You will partner with senior leaders, guide capital decisions, and drive cross‑functional collaboration across the US and Latin America.

This leadership position requires 15+ years in finance with at least 10 in leadership, deep accounting knowledge, and strong presentation skills. The role is hybrid (4 days in office, 1 remote day) in Wickliffe, OH.