Senior Financial Analyst, Plant Operations

About the role

As a Senior Financial Analyst, Plant Operations, you'll be at the forefront of our business, driving financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making for the Deer Park manufacturing site. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operating performance against forecast, budget, and prior year results, providing meaningful variance analysis and actionable business insights.
• Lead inter-month and intra-month forecasting activities, ensuring visibility to key variance drivers and recovery actions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, performance reporting, and financial reviews.
• Prepare and communicate financial results to operations and business leadership teams.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities for cost optimization, productivity improvements, and operational excellence.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes for Deer Park manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate capital projects through financial analysis and business case development.
• Participate in inventory counts and reconciliation activities while strengthening financial controls and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline reporting, standardize processes, and mitigate financial risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, manufacturing finance, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into business insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across operations, engineering, and corporate functions.
• Ability to independently solve complex problems and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plant accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing finance, operations finance, procurement, or supply chain finance.
• Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities using Power BI, Business Objects, SharePoint, or advanced Excel tools.
• Familiarity with inventory management, cost analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics.

Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• 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

• 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

Schedule: Onsite 4 days with 1 flex day weekly

Location: Deer Park, TX, US, 77536