What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Manager position at Tenneco?
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.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Analysis, Business Insights, and Project Support
- Perform advanced financial and operational analysis to explain performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and support enterprise and functional decision-making
- Translate complex financial results into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for finance leadership, and key stakeholders
- Manage and support high-priority, cross-functional finance projects, helping frame business questions, develop analysis, and prepare recommendations for leadership review
- Partner with corporate strategy, operations, business unit finance, and functional teams to assess alternatives, validate assumptions, and quantify financial and operational impacts
- Support major transactions and enterprise initiatives through targeted financial analysis, scenario modeling, and leadership-ready insights
Financial Planning, Forecasting and Reporting
- Support the development of robust budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, working collaboratively with segment finance teams to identify risks and opportunities within financial plans
- Help implement tools, templates, and best practices that improve forecast and consolidation quality and reduce cycle time without compromising analytical depth
- Prepare high-quality management presentations and materials for executive leadership and internal operating reviews
- Partner with FP&A leaders to strengthen narrative quality, analytical rigor, and consistency of messaging across corporate deliverables
Business Partnering and Team Collaboration
- Serve as a trusted business partner to finance and functional leaders by synthesizing analysis into clear recommendations that support financial and operational priorities
- Build strong working relationships with business unit finance teams and functional stakeholders, influencing outcomes through data-driven perspectives and practical recommendations
- Provide guidance to analysts and cross-functional partners, promoting analytical rigor, clear communication, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or other technical field; MBA or CPA preferred.
Experience:
- 6 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis, with a strong emphasis on analysis within a large, complex organization.
- Proven track record in a similar role within the automotive or industrial sectors is preferred
Skills:
- Expertise in financial systems and tools such as OneStream and SAP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering actionable insights
- Strong communication and presentation skills; capable of effectively engaging with finance leadership, business partners, and senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams, coach junior team members, and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies
- Ability to work onsite at our Northville, MI location 4 days per week, 1 day remote.
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