Director, Corporate Finance

Tenneco Inc.; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Michigan seeks an experienced corporate finance professional to lead financial modeling, capital markets activities, and strategic financing initiatives.

You will translate operating forecasts into market analyses, develop investor materials, and partner with the VP Treasury & Capital Markets to drive value. This role requires 8–12 years in investment or corporate finance, advanced PowerPoint skills, and strong stakeholder management to influence senior leadership and guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, debt capital markets, or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling expertise, including integrated three-statement models and valuation analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting strategic decision making, financing activities, capital allocation, and enterprise valuation.
• Support debt and equity capital markets transactions, IPO readiness, and financing initiatives.
• Translate complex financial information into concise, actionable recommendations for executives.
• Lead cross-functional projects across Treasury, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, IR, Legal, HR, IT.
• Prepare materials for Board and senior leadership, monitor market trends and financing opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic finance

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

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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.

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting strategic decision making, financing activities, capital allocation, and enterprise valuation.
• Maintain and enhance the Company's external financial model used for lenders, rating agencies, investors, and capital markets transactions.
• Translate internal operating forecasts into market-facing financial projections and analyses.
• Perform detailed analysis of financial performance, liquidity, leverage, debt capacity, valuation, cash flow generation, and capital structure alternatives.
• Develop scenario analyses, sensitivity analyses, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.

Capital Markets & Financing Activities

• Support execution of debt and equity capital markets transactions, including IPO readiness, secondary offerings, block sales, refinancing transactions, M&A transactions and other financing initiatives.
• Prepare analyses and materials supporting interactions with investment banks, lenders, rating agencies, and investors.
• Assist in evaluating financing alternatives and capital structure optimization opportunities.
• Support preparation of lender presentations, management presentations, financing materials, and due diligence requests.
• Monitor capital markets, financing trends, peer activities, and industry developments.
• Prepare presentations and analyses for the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, Finance Committee, and other governance forums.
• Develop executive briefing materials and recommendations for the CFO and VP Treasury & Capital Markets.
• Translate complex financial and operational information into concise, actionable recommendations.
• Review and enhance presentations developed by FP&A, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Treasury, and other functions to ensure consistency, analytical rigor, and executive-level quality.

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Lead strategic initiatives and special projects involving Treasury, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations, Legal, HR, IT, Operations Finance, and business leadership teams.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, identify risks, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
• Coordinate execution of complex initiatives related to financing activities, IPO readiness, public company readiness, governance enhancements, and strategic priorities.
• Proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and drive implementation plans.

Strategic Partner to VP Treasury & Capital Markets

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner on strategic, financial, and operational matters.
• Act as an extension of the VP Treasury & Capital Markets across key initiatives and executive priorities.
• Independently develop analyses, recommendations, presentations, and action plans with limited direction.
• Help prioritize and coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring high-quality execution.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, debt capital markets, strategic finance, corporate finance, corporate development, or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling expertise, including integrated three-statement models, valuation analyses, debt models, and scenario planning.
• Deep understanding of financial statements, corporate finance principles, capital structure, and financing alternatives.
• Experience supporting complex financing transactions, capital markets activities, M&A transactions, or strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint and executive presentation development capabilities.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting debt refinancing, leveraged finance transactions, or capital markets activities.
• Experience supporting IPOs, public company readiness initiatives, or sponsor-backed companies.
• Experience interacting with rating agencies, lenders, investment banks, and investors.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, capital goods, or diversified industrial sectors.
• MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Extreme ownership and accountability
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset
• Strong business judgment and commercial acumen
• Executive presence and professionalism
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong communication and storytelling capabilities
• Solutions-oriented mindset
• High degree of initiative and self-direction
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage competing priorities
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Bias for action and execution excellence

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment; and lift or move light materials as needed. The role also requires the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; maintain focus; organize tasks; manage time; exercise judgment; solve problems; work independently; and handle routine work-related stress in a professional office environment

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.

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