Sr. Manager, Investor Relations

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

Job summary

Tenneco, a leading global manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry, is seeking a finance professional to support Investor Relations and Capital Markets during a transformational period. You will help craft the equity story, prepare materials, and communicate with external stakeholders to reinforce the company’s investor narrative.

The role demands strong financial modeling, persuasive executive-level presentations, and collaboration with FP&A, Accounting, and Treasury to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, business or related
• MBA, CFA, or progress toward CFA designation is a plus
• 7–9 years of relevant experience in finance/investor relations or related fields
• Experience with executive-level presentations and external communications

Responsibilities

• Support Investor Relations & external communications, refine the equity story and investor messaging
• Prepare investor materials, earnings scripts, and roadshow presentations
• Coordinate quarterly earnings, Q&A materials, and investor discussions
• Support meetings with institutional investors, lenders, and rating agencies
• Develop valuation analyses, including comps, precedent transactions, and DCF

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Executive presentations

Financial storytelling

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Public company reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Engineering / Business

MBA or CFA (or progress toward CFA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated finance professional to support Investor Relations and Capital Markets during a transformational period in the Company's evolution.

This individual will serve as a key member of the finance organization, supporting investor communications, earnings preparation, capital markets activities, valuation analysis, executive presentations, and public company readiness efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Investor Relations & External Communications

• Support development and refinement of the Company's equity story, investment thesis, and investor messaging.
• Prepare investor presentations, earnings materials, conference presentations, management talking points, and roadshow materials.
• Assist in quarterly earnings preparation, including earnings scripts, Q&A materials, analyst briefing documents, and investor communications.
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings with institutional investors, sell-side analysts, lenders, and rating agencies.
• Monitor analyst estimates, consensus expectations, and investor sentiment.
• Support investor targeting and shareholder analysis initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating investor conferences, non-deal roadshows, and other investor engagement activities.
• Coordinate financial and operational information requests from investment banks, auditors, legal counsel, and external advisors.
• Benchmark peer disclosures, earnings presentations, investor communications, and valuation metrics.
• Assist in establishing best practices for investor relations and public company communications.
• Partner closely with FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, and Business Unit Finance teams to support the development of accurate, consistent, and compelling external financial communications.
• Gather, reconcile, validate, and analyze financial and operating data from multiple internal systems and reporting sources.
• Perform detailed tick-and-tie reviews of financial and operating metrics across earnings presentations, investor materials, Board presentations, management reports, and public filings.
• Ensure consistency of key performance indicators (KPIs), non-GAAP measures, segment reporting, and operational metrics across all external communications.
• Work with Accounting and FP&A teams to understand quarterly business performance drivers, variances, trends, and key messages.
• Translate complex financial and operational results into clear, concise, and investor-focused narratives.
• Support preparation of quarterly earnings commentary, investor messaging, management Q&A, and external disclosures.
• Assist in developing processes and controls supporting public company reporting and disclosure requirements.

Capital Markets & Valuation Analysis

• Develop and maintain valuation models, including:
• Public company comparable analyses
• Precedent transaction analyses
• Discounted cash flow models
• Market performance analyses
• Monitor debt and equity capital markets.
• Track valuation trends and investor sentiment across relevant public company peers.
• Support analyses related to capital allocation, financing alternatives, capital structure optimization, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with debt financing, refinancing, and other capital markets transactions as needed.

Strategic Finance & Executive Support

• Support strategic initiatives including M&A, corporate development, financing transactions, and long-range planning activities.
• Prepare Board, Audit Committee, and private equity sponsor materials.
• Develop executive-level presentations and analyses for senior leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in communicating business performance, strategic priorities, and financial results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor peer earnings releases, investor presentations, conference presentations, and public disclosures.
• Review sell-side research and summarize key investor themes and market developments.
• Analyze competitor performance, industry trends, and macroeconomic developments.
• Prepare recurring market intelligence updates for executive leadership.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• MBA, CFA, or progress toward CFA designation is a plus.

Senior Manager: 7–9 years of relevant experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Investment Banking
• Equity Research
• Investor Relations
• Strategic Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Transaction Advisory Services
• Corporate Development

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and supporting senior management communications.
• Understanding of public company reporting, earnings processes, and capital markets.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Accounting and FP&A teams.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, reconcile information from multiple sources, and ensure data integrity.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written communication and financial storytelling skills.

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