What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Project Manager position at Tenneco?
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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, offhighway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Project Coordinator to manage key finance-related initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for assisting with planning, executing, and delivering finance projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will combine financial acumen with strong project management expertise. The position may be based in Northville, MI and reports directly to the Vice President – Finance Process and Systems of the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end management tracking of assigned finance-related projects (e.g., system implementations, process improvements, audits, M&A activities, regulatory compliance).
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timeline, resource allocation, budgets, risk management, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Accounting, IT, Legal, Procurement, and external consultants or vendors.
- Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders, providing regular updates and escalating issues as necessary.
- Drive change management and ensure smooth adoption of changes to / new financial systems, tools, or processes.
- Analyze financial data and performance metrics to assess project feasibility, ROI, and outcomes.
- Ensure tracking of compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies.
- Help Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and training sessions as needed.
- Prepare post-project evaluations and ensure documentation of lessons learned.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Required). Master’s degree (MBA or MS Finance) or CPA/CMA designation (Preferred)
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in project management or a similar role. Lesser experience is ok, with requisite skills / willingness to learn rapidly
- Experience managing projects in a finance or corporate environment (e.g., ERP implementation, financial transformation, M&A integration, SOX compliance).
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
Skills
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling abilities.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Certifications (Preferred):
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PRINCE2
- Six Sigma or Lean Certification
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