Senior Manager, Finance Strategy and Analytics
Date: Oct 15, 2024
Location: Northville, MI, US
Company: Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
We are seeking a high performing leader with experience driving sustainable impact in the automotive or industrial sector. The ideal candidate has consulting experience from top-tier consulting firms. The individual will have responsibility for driving our strategic agenda within the Finance organization.
This is an opportunity to grow as part of a high-visibility team, working closely with Business Unit General Managers, CFOs, and Tenneco’s executive leadership and corporate finance and strategy teams.
Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Business analytics: develop and build models in collaboration with Tenneco Corporate finance and BU leadership teams to identify productivity, profitability and growth opportunities across Tenneco’s business and make strategic decisions
- Strategy development: guide stakeholders through the development of cohesive strategies on topics such as:
- Financial performance and optimization
- Market growth and segmentation
- Operational productivity, performance and cost structure
- Production network footprint
- Organizational design
- Reporting: lead the development of regular executive and board level briefings in collaboration with Finance Strategy and business unit leadership teams
- Transaction support: work with Tenneco executive leadership and corporate strategy teams to conduct financial and operational performance analysis during M&A transactions
- Performance Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve financial performance, including cost reduction and margin improvement programs
- Benchmarking: Conduct industry benchmarking to identify best practices and areas for improvement
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering (with demonstrated financial experience) or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4 years+ of experience in consulting or strategic finance, with exposure to the automotive or industrial sector
- Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and innovate
- Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to present complex information to senior management
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CFA or CPA are a plus.
- Experience: Prior experience in a similar role within the automotive or industrial sector.
We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.