Financial Analyst

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Summary

This position is responsible for providing financial support to the North American Drive Performance business unit by using technical ability to provide accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and critical business insight.  Contribute to the strategic and annual operating plans.  Execute financial, internal control, and audit assignments.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the NAOE Ride Performance business unit’s month-end close process by reviewing data, preparing journal entries, and developing analyses.
• Ensure that the business unit’s financial reports accurately reflect financial performance in accordance with GAAP and Tenneco’s policies.
• Create analyses and reports as well as complete special projects as required.

 

Job Duties:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and reconciliation schedules.
• Support the business planning processes (strategic plan, annual operating plan including sales and cost of sales, and monthly forecasts)
• Create and deliver various analyses including but not limited to sales and profitability.
• Supply audit documentation and analyses as requested.
• Ensure internal audit processes and controls are operating effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be well organized and a self-starter.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions.
• Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions.
• Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand.
• Possess strong time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to set goals and deliver timely and accurate results for self.
• Ability to conduct research and provide effective recommendations.