Strategic Manufacturing Finance Leader

Job Title

Strategic Manufacturing Finance Leader

Summary

Highly skilled and results-driven manufacturing finance partner with a strong background in finance, manufacturing operations, and strategic planning. Proven ability to drive financial operations, strategic initiatives, and growth through expert financial modeling and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial operations across global manufacturing facilities, including Sistersville-WV, Texas City, Itatiba-Brazil, and Waterford-NY, optimizing the manufacturing footprint to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Spearhead strategic planning, investments, and financial modeling to ensure alignment with company goals, fostering long-term success and profitability.
• Oversee global consolidation of Operations Finance figures, ensuring accuracy and consistency across regions.
• Drive budgeting, cost performance analysis, and monthly forecasting processes to support key business decisions.
• Collaborate with Controllership to ensure timely and accurate monthly closing processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Lead the AMRs Operations Finance team through monthly reporting, performance analysis, capital investment projects, and strategic manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to business partners, supporting decision-making and enhancing overall operational performance.
  
  

Key Strengths

• Strategic financial planning & modeling expertise
• Global manufacturing operations oversight
• Cross-functional leadership & team management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record in driving operational growth and efficiency
  
  

Responsibilities Include

• Strategic Partnering & Capital Investment: Strategic business partner and support for Business Finance & Strategy Leader and VP of Operations, including ownership of financial modelling and scenario planning for strategic growth and manufacturing footprint optimization initiatives, along with non-growth capex investment in the AMRs.
• Cost Management: Monitor and control manufacturing costs, identify and drive cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements for the plants.
• Financial Planning & Performance Reporting: Responsible for quarterly, annual and 5-year financial processes and performance of PA manufacturing in the region, accountable to support achievement of plant performance & profitability metrics, both for the AMRs and Global consolidation for PA.
• Responsible for monthly operating review financials – coordinating the ops fin team for preparation, collaborating with VP of ops and site leaders.
• Accounting & Compliance: Management of financial monthly closing for PA dedicated sites in the AMRs along with PA global level accounting entries and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Accountable to ensure adherence to all costing, accounting policies and processes at plant level.
• Support Costing process: review, simulations new materials, machine hour rate calculation.
• Responsible for PA CapVar – Period expense calculations, review for compliance and consistency to policy and monthly approval
  
  

Qualifications

The following are required for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 8 years in finance manufacturing
• 3 years in a people management role
• Proficiency in financial modeling and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term growth and sustainability
  
  

The Following Are Preferred For The Role

• MBA
• Experience coaching and influencing both financial and non-financial staff across the Company
• Able to see the ‘big picture’ to move the company forward, and act with speed
• Skilled people leader; passionate about developing talent
• Strong communication skills – demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple deliverables and prioritize business needs to maximize team and business performance.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and influence teams to drive business performance.
• Excellent SAP ERP knowledge
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  
  

What We Offer

Base Pay Range: $99,000 - $145,750

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Flexible, hybrid or remote work schedules may be available based on role.
• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
• Student debt pay-off program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.
  
  

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.