Executive Director, Corporate FP&A

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Executive Director, Corporate FP&A

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Executive Director of FP&A will play a critical role in driving the financial planning, consolidation, and analysis processes across Tenneco's global operations. This strategic leader will work closely with senior executives and regional finance teams to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is an experienced financial professional with a strong background in global consolidation, complex analysis, and a track record of adding value through actionable insights. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical expertise, and leadership capability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Analysis and Executive Insights

• Lead high‑impact financial analysis that clarifies performance drivers, identifies risks/opportunities, and informs enterprise‑level decisions.
• Synthesize complex data into clear, compelling executive insights and strategic recommendations for the CFO and senior leadership
• Develop and deliver polished, high‑quality presentations for the CEO, CFO, Board, and senior leadership, ensuring messages are concise, data‑driven, and actionable
• Elevate communication across FP&A through crisp narratives, clarity, and persuasive framing of insights

Financial Planning, Forecasting and Consolidation

• Oversee the development of robust annual budgets, forecasts, and long‑range strategic financial plans
• Direct the consolidation of global financials across multiple regions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with corporate standards while streamlining the process for efficiency

• Implement tools and best practices that improve forecast and consolidation quality and reduce cycle time without compromising analytical depth

Team leadership and Business Partnering

• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, synthesizing analysis into strategic recommendations that advance financial and operational priorities
• Cultivate strong relationships with business unit leaders, influencing outcomes through data‑driven perspectives and strategic counsel

• Build and develop an analytically strong, insight‑driven FP&A team with a culture anchored in executive‑level communication, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other technical field; MBA or CPA preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, with a strong emphasis on analysis within a large, complex organization.
• Proven track record in a similar role within the automotive or industrial sectors is preferred
• Expertise in financial systems and tools such as OneStream and SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering actionable insights
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; capable of effectively engaging with C-level executives
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams across multiple geographies

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.  

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