FP&A Manager, Commercial

As You’ll Make an Impact

As a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, providing strategic support to Lubrizol Surface Sciences with financial planning, analysis and reporting. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with business teams to develop, monitor, and control annual budgets and forecasts.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leaders.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights on key financial metrics, cost drivers, trends, and departmental performance.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial deliverables.
• Drive standardization and consistency in reporting across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in developing business cases and financial justifications for strategic initiatives.
• Support software selection for bolt-on capabilities such as financial planning software.
• Develop and deploy working capital improvement strategies to improve cash flow and increase working capital turns.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce working capital.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 7 years of financial experience.
• Excellent systems and financial modeling skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Well-organized, flexible, and ability to multi-task with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive self-starter with a strong desire to achieve.
• Strong interpersonal and business communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, PowerBI, and BusinessObjects (BOBJ).
• Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Cost accounting experience.

Your Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

Benefits That Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.