Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win. Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager of Finance Strategy with experience in the automotive or industrial sector. The individual will be responsible for developing and executing financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability objectives. This role, within the commercial finance team, has high visibility to the entire Leadership Team. It presents an opportunity for highly motivated and capable applicants to build an exciting, meaningful and high-impact career path within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Model development : collaborate and lead teams to develop cohesive strategies on topics such as :
• Financial performance and optimization
• Market growth and segmentation
• Capital allocation decisions
• Operational productivity, performance, cost structuring and footprint
• Business analytics : Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Performance Improvement : Lead initiatives to improve financial performance, including cost reduction and margin improvement programs.
• Transaction and project support : work with leadership and corporate development teams to conduct financial and operational analysis during M&A transactions or Footprint decisions
• Lead financial analysis, valuation, and business case development for potential opportunities.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate synergies, risks, and return on investment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, HR, Tax, Operations, IT, etc.) to coordinate due diligence activities and integration planning.
• Prepare presentations and materials for senior management and the Board of Directors to support decision-making.
• Monitor and track the performance of completed transactions against original deal theses and integration objectives.
• Reporting : Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reports to senior management.

Minimum Requirements

Education : Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; a master's degree or MBA is preferred

Experience : 57 years of progressive related experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, management consulting, or a strong financial analysis track record within the automotive or industrial sectors.

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