Manufacturing Finance Leader - West

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Manufacturing Finance Leader - West

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.

• 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 with the 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.

• 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%.

Required for the role:

• 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.

• Advanced degrees, certification, or equivalent training.
• Experience in SAP.

Base Pay Range: $128,000 - $187,550

The actua l salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill set s, 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!

• 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 f inancial education.

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.

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