Operations Finance Director

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DRiV is the aftermarket business group of Tenneco - DRiV website

Job Title: Director, Operations Finance

Location: Southfield, MI

About DRiV

DRiV is the aftermarket and ride performance business group of Tenneco, a global automotive supplier. DRiV brings together a powerful portfolio of well-known brands, delivering advanced technologies and solutions to the global automotive aftermarket and OEM customers.

Position Summary

The Director, Operations Finance, will serve as a key financial leader supporting DRiV's operations organizations. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Leadership to drive financial performance, improve cost competitiveness, and support strategic decision-making across manufacturing and distribution operations.

The position will be based at DRiV's Southfield, Michigan, location and will play a critical role in financial planning, analysis, and execution for the automotive aftermarket business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance partner to Operations leadership, providing insight and guidance on financial performance, cost structure, and operational efficiency
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for operations, including volume, cost, margin, and capital planning
• Drive standard costing, variance analysis, and productivity initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Analyze operational KPIs (labor, material, overhead, inventory, freight, etc.) and translate results into actionable recommendations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction, working capital optimization, and operational excellence programs
• Partner with plant and supply chain finance teams to ensure consistent financial processes, controls, and reporting
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, and post-investment reviews
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with Tenneco financial policies and SOX requirements
• Prepare and present financial results and insights to senior leadership
• Lead, develop, and mentor operations finance team members

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure to operations/manufacturing finance
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and operational finance metrics
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional operational teams
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred:

• MBA or CPA/CMA
• Automotive, aftermarket, or industrial manufacturing experience
• Prior leadership experience managing finance teams
• Broad background in all aspects of financial planning and analysis
• Proficiencywith the Microsoft suite, HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), and SAP

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