Senior Financial Analyst, Plant Operations

How You'll Make an Impact

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. In this role, you will:

• 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.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• 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 that Drive You Forward

• 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.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re 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 accessible experience.

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

Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com/!

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
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