Financial Analyst, Performance Coatings

Overview

Join Lubrizol as a Financial Analyst within the Performance Coatings Group. This full-time role requires in-person collaboration four days per week, with one flexible day. The position begins in Brecksville, OH 44141 and will transition to Wickliffe, OH in 2028 as Lubrizol aligns Brecksville site capabilities with the Wickliffe campus.

As Lubrizol approaches its centennial in 2028, the Wickliffe campus will serve as the unified home of Lubrizol’s global headquarters, integrating the Brecksville site capabilities and employees onto the Wickliffe campus.

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

What You'll Do

• Monitor the financial performance of the business unit, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Provide timely, concise, and actionable financial information to the business unit leader and other management
• Lead the Region’s annual operating plans and forecasts from a finance perspective
• Support innovation through cost analyses for new products and volume analyses to assess future profitability and value proposition
• Partner with manufacturing, sales, and marketing to analyze product costs, set pricing strategies, and drive margin optimization across the portfolio
• Generate analyses of budgets and forecasts to help management make informed decisions that improve performance
• Collaborate in coordinating and developing the strategic plan/trajectory for the business
• Support the monthly business review process, monthly financial reporting, and other required reporting
• Prepare month-end closing deliverables
• Manage rebate agreements and commission accruals
• Support adherence to documented internal controls; assist with developing new controls
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems and reporting modules
• Assist with Global PCG and ad hoc projects as required

Location & Schedule

• Location to start: Brecksville, OH 44141
• Transition to Wickliffe, OH in 2028
• In-person collaboration four days per week with one flexible day
• Job Type: Full-time

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of financial experience
• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to improve processes and business outcomes
• Excellent systems and financial modeling skills including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Well-organized, flexible, ability to multi-task
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and a drive to achieve results
• Strong interpersonal and business communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial principles and accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent
• SAP, PowerBI, and Microsoft Co-Pilot knowledge

Your Work Environment

Lubrizol is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. 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

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accommodating environment.