Senior Manager - Strategic Commercial Finance
About The Position
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie, TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors, Versatex, fermacell, and StruXure. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we're united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com. Summary Location: Chicago, IL; 3 days from downtown Chicago office Travel: Up to 25% to Commercial and R&D locations In this role, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders across North America Commercial and Global R&D, helping shape the direction of product management, go-to-market strategy, and innovation investment. You'll lead the development of strategic topline plans, drive financial modeling and performance insights, and ensure sound financial foundations for decision-making and prioritization. This highly cross-functional role also connects finance with Demand Planning and Long-Term Capacity Planning, supporting enterprise-wide alignment and execution. You'll lead a high-performing team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Strategy, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience; Commercial Finanace preferred
- Experience in a global, public company environment
- 2+ years of people leadership experience
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and executive presence
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results
- Experience with product profitability, investment planning, and performance measurement
Responsibilities
- Strategic Finance Leadership: Partner with Commercial and R&D leaders to drive profitable growth, develop strategic topline and investment plans, and deliver actionable insights on product and segment performance.
- Performance & Investment Planning: Lead financial modeling and forecasting, support innovation and new product development decisions, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhance and implement analytic tools, processes, and systems across Commercial, R&D, GTMO, and Finance teams.
- Executive Engagement: Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, influence strategic direction, and support ROI measurement and course correction.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a high-performing team, drive talent strategy, and foster a culture of excellence and inclusion.
- Ad Hoc Insights & Modeling: Build financial models for growth strategies, support business unit initiatives, and ensure data quality and accuracy.
Benefits
- Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
- Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
