Finance Manager, FP&A

Tenneco; Plymouth (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in the United States is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional to advance financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis with a strong operations partnership. You will work with operations leaders, plant finance, and cross-functional partners to deliver timely analysis, improve forecast quality, and drive accountability across the business.

You will partner across finance and operations to support budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting, enabling informed decisions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, plant finance, or corporate finance in a complex org.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting skills.
• Experience partnering with operations or manufacturing leaders to support performance and decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance review processes with a focus on operational and financial results.
• Analyze performance drivers, risks, and opportunities across operations and variances.
• Partner with operations leaders, plant finance, and stakeholders to provide financial insight.
• Prepare clear reporting, presentations, and financial summaries for leadership.
• Support annual operating plans, forecasts, and planning activities.
• Improve reporting tools, templates, and planning processes for accuracy and visibility.
• Gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment between plans and realities.
• Support cost, productivity, and performance improvement initiatives through disciplined analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Execution orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis with a strong focus on operational and business partnership. You work closely with operations leaders, plant finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate analysis that improves visibility to performance, supports better decisions, and drives accountability across the business. By combining financial discipline, analytical rigor, and a practical understanding of operations, you help strengthen forecast quality, reporting consistency, and execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance review processes with a strong focus on operational and financial results.
• Analyze performance drivers, risks, and opportunities across operations, helping leaders understand variances and business trends.
• Partner with operations leaders, plant finance, and functional stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Prepare clear, decision-ready reporting, presentations, and financial summaries for finance and business leadership.
• Support the development of annual operating plans, forecasts, and other planning activities across the business.
• Help improve reporting tools, templates, and planning processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.
• Work cross-functionally to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment between financial plans and operational realities.
• Support cost, productivity, and performance improvement initiatives through disciplined analysis and follow-through.
• Promote strong financial discipline, clear communication, and continuous improvement across FP&A activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, plant finance, or corporate finance within a complex organization.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience partnering with operations or manufacturing leaders to support performance and decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into practical business insights.
• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively across finance and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, support complex workstreams, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ownership mindset, strong attention to detail, and a practical, execution-oriented approach.
  

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