What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Strategic Commercial Finance position at Tenneco?
About Tenneco
Job Description – Manager, Strategic Commercial Finance
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.
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.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way .
About The Role
The Manager, Strategic Commercial Finance plays a critical role in driving Tenneco’s commercial analytics, revenue performance management, and strategic growth initiatives. This role is responsible for analyzing top-line revenue performance, benchmarking results against external market data sources (e.g., IHS / S&P Global automotive production data), supporting revenue forecasting and strategic growth planning.
Working closely with the Senior Director, Commercial Finance and cross-functional commercial, strategy, and finance teams, this position will deliver data-driven insights that help guide commercial strategy, identify growth opportunities, and support both organic and inorganic expansion initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Job Description – Manager, Strategic Commercial Finance
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.
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.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way .
About The Role
The Manager, Strategic Commercial Finance plays a critical role in driving Tenneco’s commercial analytics, revenue performance management, and strategic growth initiatives. This role is responsible for analyzing top-line revenue performance, benchmarking results against external market data sources (e.g., IHS / S&P Global automotive production data), supporting revenue forecasting and strategic growth planning.
Working closely with the Senior Director, Commercial Finance and cross-functional commercial, strategy, and finance teams, this position will deliver data-driven insights that help guide commercial strategy, identify growth opportunities, and support both organic and inorganic expansion initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead analysis and reporting of top-line revenue performance, including customer, program, platform, and regional performance trends.
- Compare internal revenue results against external market benchmarks (e.g., IHS / S&P Global production forecasts) to evaluate market share, customer performance, and competitive positioning.
- Develop analytical frameworks and reporting tools that track revenue growth drivers, market trends, and OEM production dynamics.
- Own data consolidation and analysis for monthly revenue reporting process, including scenario modeling
- Provide commercial insights to support strategic planning and growth initiatives.
- Partner with commercial and strategy teams to analyze customer performance, win rates, and growth opportunities.
- Drive strategic organic growth initiatives including portfolio expansion and market share opportunities.
- Evaluate inorganic growth opportunities including acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments.
- Prepare of executive-level reporting and presentations summarizing revenue performance and market insights.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Strategy, Sales, and Business Unit leaders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
- 3-5 years of experience in commercial finance, corporate finance, strategy, or management consulting strongly preferred
- Experience in automotive, mobility, or industrial manufacturing sectors
- Experience working with automotive industry market datasets such as IHS / S&P Global preferred
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
- Experience analyzing market share, production volumes, and revenue growth drivers
- Ability to translate complex datasets into clear insights for senior leadership
- Knowledge of automotive industry market dynamics and OEM production cycles
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment