Snr Financial Analyst - US/CAN FP&A

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.

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Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A US & Canada

Location: Skokie, IL (Hybrid)

Using advanced, broad-based financial, accounting and business knowledge, delivering value-added business analysis that supports the leadership team in identification of opportunities to achieve overall business goals and objectives. Ensures the integrity of the financial information generated at the plant and local levels and implements consistency and process improvements. Analyzes monthly financial results and establishes and measures key financial targets. Assists in preparation of operations reviews, profit plans, forecasts and capital appropriation requests. Leads all core financial planning and analysis processes to ensure predictability, accountability and high performance inside the operations region. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the best business practices (BBP) process from a financial perspective and facilitate the propagation of these practices throughout the region and participates in the sharing of financial best business practices across the region
• Support month-end close and review monthly financial results and key metrics for plants in the region with operations leadership. Identifies corrective actions and communicates these to the operations leadership
• Supports the financial/business planning and forecasting process for the plants in the region. Reviews the plant plans and forecasts for alignment with the business objectives and the ability to execute. Provides recommendations and direction to the regional operations leader and their team
• Ensures adherence to Corporate and Divisional accounting/internal control procedures, compliance and reporting requirements for plants in the region
• Ensures plant readiness for all internal / external audits
• Supports ad-hoc request and other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required. Major in Accounting or Finance. MBA or CPA highly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years’ progressive financial experience preferably in manufacturing environment
• Broad financial experience in all aspects of business control

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Broad background in all aspects of financial planning and analysis
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite, HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) and SAP
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication/presentation skills and overall business acumen required.
• Solid project management and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated results in improving processes and developing financial analysis that provides business insight
• Partners with the financial and operations leadership teams to build a climate that energizes the team and drives accountability and demonstrated personal commitment to Customer Satisfaction
• Ability to work well in a dynamic and complex environment and on cross functional teams in a highly matrixed environment

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities