Plant Finance Leader

Tenneco•Marshall, MI

About The Position

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.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Masters Preferred

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