Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the Additives, Surface Sciences and Engineered Materials industry 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. Job Type: Full-Time; Hybrid How You’ll Make an Impact As a Finance Manager, SEA High Growth Region, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving strategic initiatives, business growth and operational excellence across Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, as a finance partner to the Southeast Asia High Growth Region (SEA HGR) director. You’ll formulate and execute the overall financial strategy for Lubrizol’s operational units in these high-growth countries, aligning with the company’s business strategic objectives, and ensure effective internal control for business operational ethics and statutory compliance. 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: Entity Finance <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Oversee and manage daily financial operations for Lubrizol entities in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, including coordination with outsourced accounting providers. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of full sets of accounts, in compliance with US and local GAAP, Lubrizol policies, and all statutory reporting requirements.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Uphold high ethical standards, demonstrating strong familiarity with regulatory compliance, internal control frameworks, and legal requirements. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conduct effective review of local expenses. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Lead the annual budgeting process and provide financial analysis to support business objectives. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure smooth and timely month-end closing, preparation, and submission of management reports. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Review and approve monthly closing activities, including maintenance and closure of trial balances (TB).</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Oversee tax computation, filing, and related matters for all entities; effectively handle tax queries and audits with hands-on expertise. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Coordinate with external auditors to meet statutory audit requirements and deadlines. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Act as a local finance partner to identify and drive cost-saving initiatives, productivity improvements, and efficiency enhancements.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Play a key role in finance departmental and cross-functional operational excellence and process improvement initiatives. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support Regional Controller in leading and coordinating regional finance projects and strategic initiatives.</li> </ul> Finance Partnering <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, providing financial insights and recommendations that enable informed decision-making and support business growth. </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Drive an effective Management Operating System (MOS) for SEA HGR team, lead commercial team on risk and opportunity updates and key initiatives progress tracking.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Collaborate with commercial, operations, and supply chain teams to evaluate business opportunities, pricing strategies, and commercial decisions.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support new business development and expansion initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Partner with local and regional management to develop forecasting, financial planning, and strategic projects that drive sustainable growth.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Contribute to the development and implementation of regional strategies.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide clear and actionable financial reporting and analysis to non-finance stakeholders to facilitate alignment and achievement of business objectives.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Champion a culture of financial accountability, commercial acumen, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.</li> </ul> Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success Education Level <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field. </li> </ul> Industry Experience <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in accounting, finance partnering, or financial analysis, with a proven track record in managing accounting and tax compliance. </li> </ul> Technical Skills <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Knowledge of SAP/BPC or similar ERP systems is a plus.</li> </ul> Relevant Soft Skills <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a proactive and positive attitude.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Fluency in spoken and written English is required.</li> </ul> <a name="_Hlk222129955"></a><a name="_Hlk222134211"></a>Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Training from a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.</li> </ul> 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: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Standing, walking or operating equipment for extended periods</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Occasional lifting or movement of materials</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards</li> </ul> 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 <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Learning and development opportunities</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Career and professional growth</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement</li> </ul> Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com! #LI-KS1 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.

Finance Manager, SEA High Growth Region (Jakarta, ID, 12920) @ Lubrizol Corporation

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