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Lubrizol is currently looking for a Finance Manager (Operations) to join our Global Supply Chain Finance team. In this role, you will provide financial insights to support operations objectives in the areas of Warehouse operations, Customer service, Inventory, and Tolling operations. Additionally, you will provide accurate and compliant financial reports to ensure a strong internal controls environment. This position will be based out of our Global Headquarters in Wickliffe, OH following a hybrid working model.
What You Will Do
- Participate in the monthly closing and quarterly close job tasks, including journal entries, reviews, account reconciliations, reporting, and property accounting.
- Complete variance analysis and report key supply chain financial and performance metrics. Communicate results through published reports and personal communication. Review and analyze variances and adjustments monthly.
- Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives, including process optimization, standardization, metrics harmonization, project review and benefit sign-off
- Complete government, tax, and insurance requests relative to global operations team inclusive manufacturing plants and warehouse operations.
- Assist in the annual budget process.
- Lead the annual operating expense budget process and complete forecasting requirements. Establish applicable annual labor and overhead rates.
- Ensure that internal controls and measures on spending, production, working capital, and fixed assets are in place and functioning appropriately. Safeguard company assets. Ensure compliance with internal control narratives and policies.
- Responsible for inventory reporting and control, including cycle counting, Non-Working Slow Moving (NWSM), and execution of annual physical inventory controls both owned and 3rd party locations.
- Participate in IBP/SIOP processes to ensure operations connectivity to demand drivers and improvements to spend forecasting.
- Global ownership of 3PL expense tracking and make vs. buy decisions including standards setting
- Expected to offer surge capacity to Procurement team during monthly closing and annual operating plan cycles
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
- 7+ years’ experience in manufacturing accounting and/or varied financial/analytical accounting positions.
- Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and change management skills.
- Proven self-starter with a desire to achieve, strong team focus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively with other departments
What Will Put You Ahead
- Previous plant, cost accounting, supply chain or operations finance experience.
- Proficiency in SAP, SharePoint, BOBJ, Power BI, or advanced Excel functions.
Where You’ll Work
- Primarily in an office setting at our Wickliffe and Brecksville sites, with occasional work done within the plant.
- Occasionally weekends will be required for physical inventory or special projects.
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
Why Lubrizol?
- 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
