Finance Operations Analyst

Job Title: Finance Operations Analyst

Job Location: Painesville, OH

Job Type: Full-time 

Type of Role: Hybrid

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

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.   

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Finance Operations Analyst

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the Additives industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

Lubrizol is currently looking for a Finance Operations Analyst to join our Finance organization. This position is located at Lubrizol’s manufacturing facility in Painesville, Ohio and focuses on providing information, processes and solutions that enable plant operations to achieve their goals and initiatives. A typical day may include developing and implementing solutions to daily reporting and accounting issues, both in regards to general accounting and inventory/cost accounting. Candidates who are self-directed, enjoy working in and around a manufacturing environment and are able to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities will thrive in this role. This is an exciting position which will allow driven candidates to gain knowledge and experience for advancement to positions of greater responsibility throughout the company.

What We're Looking For: 

• Review and analyze production variances and inventory adjustments on a monthly basis.
• Non-working slow-moving analysis and recording.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reports, sharing analytical perspective as appropriate. 
• Help lead externally audited physical inventories
• Perform general accounting functions (recorded journal entries, account reviews/reconciliations/analysis and expense analysis).
• Assist in the annual operating budget and forecast activities (depreciation and plant expenses).
• Participate in off-site physical inventories.
• Help lead the monthly inventory close process.
• Proactively anticipate the needs of internal customers and stakeholders and build plant leadership capabilities by providing coaching and guidance on Lubrizol policies and procedures.   
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Lead and participate in special projects and initiatives which support our operations facilities.
• Assist in the improvement of SAP reporting and new measurement criteria leading to improved decision processes and overall improvement of plant performance.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and analysis as requested.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or Business required.
• 6+ months of relevant accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills required.
• Proficiency in SAP, SharePoint, or Power BI functions is a plus!
• Previous plant, cost accounting, or operations finance experience is a plus!
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter mentality with the willingness to take initiative
• Process improvement mindset

Perks and Rewards That Inspire: 

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

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities. 

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.

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