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

We are seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency, financial performance, and cross-functional integration across Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Operations.

This role supports a strategic agenda centered on:

• End-to-end process optimization
• Cost-per-transaction reduction
• Working capital improvement (AP, AR, Inventory integration)
• Governance strengthening and performance transparency
• Cross-functional operating model alignment
• The role requires strong business transformation leadership within a manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce, and Record-to-Report processes
• Conduct current-state assessments and define future-state operating models
• Drive structured problem-solving across Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Operations
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and stakeholder alignment
• Establish governance cadence, KPIs, and measurable benefit realization
• Deliver initiatives from diagnostic through implementation
• This role requires hands-on ownership and the ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-workstream environments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Have 10+ years of experience in enterprise transformation, operations improvement, or consulting
• Bring manufacturing industry experience
• Have led complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable financial and operational impact
• Demonstrate strong exposure to transactional finance and supply chain integration
• Are comfortable structuring ambiguity and driving initiatives with limited oversight
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders

Preferred

• Automotive industry experience
• Detroit-based or willing to relocate
• Background in manufacturing-focused consulting or large industrial organizations
• Experience delivering working capital improvement, cost optimization, or operating model redesign initiatives

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

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