JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Manager acts as the strategic finance lead for the Americas Engineering organization, delivering financial analysis, reporting, and planning support, while partnering with other SG&A functions across the region. This role is responsible for forecasting, budgeting, month-end analysis, inventory valuation, internal controls, and ad hoc financial support. The position partners closely with engineering, human resources, operations, and business leadership to simplify financial processes, strengthen accountability, support fast and fact-based decision-making, and drive business results in alignment with Tenneco's core values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and own the annual budgeting process, providing clear cost center insights to support functional partners, while driving weekly flash reporting and monthly, and annual budgeting and forecasting activitiesDrive monthly financial performance analysis, delivering clear insight into income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow results, and actively identifying key variance drivers versus target and prior year.

Own monthend close activities, including reviewing financial data, performing analysis, and preparing journal entries as needed.

Oversee inventory valuation, including variance capitalization and reserve calculations such as E&O, LCM, and other reservesLead scrap and inventory adjustment compliance, ensuring accurate reporting, adherence to controls, and process disciplineBuild and sustain strong crossfunctional partnerships across finance, engineering, human resources, plant leadership, and business teams to reduce complexity and foster transparency, confidence, integrity, cooperation, and organizational velocityAssist in the implementation and maintenance of financial systems, tools, procedures, and policiesEnforce and maintain an environment of strong internal controls and SOX compliance through balance sheet reviews, controls testing, and process standardizationEnsure financial reports accurately reflect business performance in accordance with GAAP and Tenneco policiesPerform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by leadership

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years of finance or accounting experience in a corporate, manufacturing, or plant environmentExperience as a plant controller, finance manager, senior financial analyst, or in a similar role preferredExperience supporting financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business planningExperience with inventory valuation, including standard cost variances, capitalization, scrap, and reserves (E&O, LCM, etc.)Strong SOX and internal controls experience, including controls testing and process documentation Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, communicate with clarity, and support fast, effective decision-making

REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS

Proficiency in financial systems, including SAP or similar ERP systems, requiredExposure to financial consolidation systems such as OneStream preferredStrong knowledge of financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and internal controlsUnderstanding of GAAP and financial compliance requirementsExcellent analytical skills and ability to work with complex dataHands-on, self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive resultsStrong PC and Microsoft Office skills, including advanced ExcelAbility to communicate with candor, simplify complex financial information, and maintain a strong ownership mindsetAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position in a standard office environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role operates primarily in a professional office environment and requires collaboration across finance, supply chain, purchasing, operations, and plant leadership in a fast-paced business setting. The role will support both locations, with an expected onsite presence of2 days in Plymouthand2 days in Grass Lakeeach week. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled