Manufacturing Finance Leader - West

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* Job Title:

**# Manufacturing Finance Leader - West#
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* Summary:

** The Manufacturing Finance Leader - West will oversee financial controls, processes, and analysis across 10 production sites within the company’s West manufacturing footprint. Serving as a strategic partner to the West Operations Leader, this role drives manufacturing finance effectiveness through robust forecasting, planning, and cost optimization, while providing insight and guidance on key strategic projects and investments.
Please note that this role requires on-site presence five days per week, Monday through Friday.#
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* Responsibilities Include:

*** Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of professionals to ensure that the financial operations activities meet established targets and standards
* Lead the financial reporting and communication of business results, including identifying business and macroeconomic drivers
* Lead a global finance team that provides valuable financial guidance and analysis to the Manufacturing Leadership team
* Business partner to deliver on the Growth, Working Capital, Profitability, and maximize Cost Variability in all businesses at MPM.
* Owns overall process rigor to drive execution of key financial metrics
* Ensure consistency and visibility to identify opportunities for operational excellence
* Drive productivity benefits for the company, focusing on plant costs, efficiencies, and loading of assets
* Be visible and a strong voice around safety and compliance across all sites
* Drive rigor on CAPEX investments and stated benefits supporting regular rhythms on “Say/Do”
* Develop and maintain robust, consistent, and compliant financial processes
* Engage withthe Finance leadership team to develop, analyze, and deliver annual 5 Year models
* Provide strategic input and recommendations around transformation opportunities
* Lead global aligned data improvement and accuracy while ensuring alignment with Digital strategies, including M-ERP, MES, and other digital tools
* Ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting standards and internal Momentive financial policies.
** Financial Ownership of the Following:
*** 10 manufacturing sites between the Americas & Europe* ~$400MM of incurred costs* ~$100MM of annual logistics spend* ~$60MM of CAPEX spend annually (Ops + Growth)
This role will require global travel of up to 20%.#
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* Qualifications:

**** The following are
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*** 10+ years of progressive finance experience
* Critical thinking and strategic mindset
* Strong Influencing and leadership skills
* Presentation Skills (oral and written / PPT)
* Experience working in a global environment
* Prior roles leading, mentoring, and guiding global teams
* Ability to work with a multicultural team in different time zones
* BA/BS degree required in finance, accounting, business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
** The following are*
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*** Advanced degrees, certification, or equivalent training
* Experience in SAP#LI-NK1#
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* What We Offer:

** At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.***#Be Partofthe Solution
*** 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,…