Plant Finance Leader

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Through our DRiV, Performance

Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain business groups, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for light vehicle, commercial truck, off highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

To Lead the finance organization where Plant Finance is treated as a COE (Center of Excellence). To drive and support Business Partnership with Plant Leadership & Regional Finance Leadership. As leader of the Plant Finance team, to be responsible for all aspects of finance including Financial Analysis, Reporting, Budgeting, Standard Costing, understanding of variance to plan and implementing Operational Controls.

The role includes Net working capital management and evaluation of Capex decisions, providing accurate financial information to support effective decision-making and organizational efficiency. All Statutory compliances as may apply for the jurisdiction at a plant level. All Accounting reconciliations related to Plant Operations. Ad hoc Projects to improve Profitability, Simplify Operations and Compliance.  This role will report into the Regional Finance Leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining integrity of all financial records as per US GAAP and or Local Jurisdiction requirements.
• Ensure all direct reports work in accordance with health & safety procedures, company standards, and legal requirements
• Implement all ERP modules Operational in a plant ERP. 
• Maintain support documents as per Tenneco Policy guidelines and ensure full compliance with all aspects of policy.
• Implement & improve Operating Mechanisms for better partnership with Plant Managers and Regional Leaders.
• Develop financial plans and set financial policy for the plant.
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate the plant’s budget and financial forecasts.  Cash Management of the Plant as it relates to Net Working Capital.
• Verify and control accounting transactions in accordance with accounting regulations
• Implementation of all financial controls to safeguard the assets of the company.
• Assess and report on the plant’s financial results, providing analysis and recommendations.  Analyze all profitability and Operational matrix as per Tenneco Standards 
• Lead the Plant finance team.
• Ad Hoc projects for Process Simplification, improving controls and driving operations.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities within the finance team.  Hands on approach in using all plants systems.
• Coordination with Shared Service Providers for Plant Finance activities that are outsourced.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify training needs, coordinating with HR as needed
• Embrace all Tenneco values and demonstrate then in a team environment

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (Masters Preferred). Advanced English Proficiency. 

Experience: Minimum 5 years in finance or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• ERP and/or SAP
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to drive process improvements
• Effective cross-functional collaboration
• Growth and Execution Mindset
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving financial issues
• Develop effective Business Partnerships with Operational Teams
• Financial Reporting: Ensures accurate representation of the plant’s financial health and supports business decisions
• Cost Control: Drives operational efficiency and profitability
• Financial planning and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of accounting standards and compliance

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.