Senior Commercial Finance Manager

DRiV; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager who will act as a strategic finance business partner for our aftermarket division across the US and Canada. The role involves financial planning, profitability analysis, and pricing strategy to drive profitable growth.

The preferred candidate will have a robust finance background with over 8 years of experience in related fields, supporting effective decision-making across regional and global teams.

Key responsibilities include leading budgeting processes, analyzing performance metrics, and mentoring finance team members.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience in commercial finance or business partnering roles.
• Strong financial analysis and profitability management skills are essential.
• Experience in manufacturing or aftermarket industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to enhance profitability.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze revenue and product performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

DRiV, Tenneco’s Aftermarket business group, is a global leader with top-three market share positions across most of our product categories.

As a premier “House of Brands,” DRiV represents more than 30 of the world’s most trusted aftermarket names, including Monroe®, MOOG®, Wagner®, Walker®, Fel‑Pro®, Champion®, Ferodo®, Payen®, and others, many with more than 100 years of heritage.

Our scaled and differentiated capabilities allow regional business lines to serve customers with precision while leveraging global manufacturing, engineering, and distribution strength. Approximately 75% of our revenue is positioned as a #1 brand within its product category.

Across shocks & struts, steering & suspension, braking, sealing, engine, emissions, and ignition systems, DRiV delivers quality, performance, and value that customers rely on worldwide.

At DRiV, we win through execution, innovation, and the power of our brands.

Job Summary

The Senior Commercial Finance Manager is a strategic finance business partner supporting the DRiV Aftermarket business across the US and Canada. This role drives financial planning, profitability analysis, pricing strategy, and business performance management to support profitable growth and informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in commercial finance, experience in manufacturing or aftermarket industries, and fluency in professional-level English to effectively collaborate across regional and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Operations leaders to drive business performance and profitability.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, monthly outlooks, and long-range planning processes.
• Analyze revenue, margins, customer profitability, product performance, and pricing effectiveness.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.
• Evaluate pricing actions, customer programs, promotions, and investment opportunities.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Plant Finance teams to align commercial and operational plans.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to company policies.
• Support business case development, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support the development of finance team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering roles.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or aftermarket industries preferred.
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, pricing, and profitability management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and Hyperion experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.