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Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Senior Operations Finance Leader-Waterford Site in Waterford, New York
Job Title: Senior Operations Finance Leader-Waterford Site
Summary:As the Senior Operations Finance Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and maximizing asset utilization at our Waterford Site. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you'll collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Operations and the Senior Finance Manager for FS to deliver impactful business results. Your strategic insights and financial expertise will be critical in shaping operations strategy and supporting continuous improvement across the business.
In this role, you will:
• Lead Financial Planning: Own the financial planning process for the operations organization, including budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and ad hoc estimations, ensuring alignment with both short-term goals and long-term strategies for the Waterford Site and the Construction Packaging Facility (Plant GATE).
• Drive Operational Excellence: Provide actionable insights into operating costs and asset utilization to optimize performance, helping the team exceed operational targets and improve profitability.
• Ensure Financial Accuracy: Oversee plant accounting and ensure compliance with US GAAP while driving global consistency in financial policies and procedures.
Your expertise will help steer financial decision-making and enhance business outcomes in a dynamic, high-impact environment. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact and partner with leaders to drive excellence, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities Include:
Partner with Director of Operations as well as Waterford Value Stream Leaders and advise them on financial matters and ways to drive improved profitability by optimizing the value chain.
Drive plant financials (Cost, Cost Productivity, Variability)
Plant accounting (drive controllership and global consistency)
Communicating and presenting to local and global Leadership
Facilitate regular Operations Cost Reviews and other meetings to report, improve and lead plant financial performance.
Provide onsite leadership and coaching to area Operations finance analysts while driving improvements in Financial Operations Processes
Direct management responsibility for regional inventory, inclusive of physical calculations and accounting.
Drive and Support transformation projects to support and grow site profitability
Completes other duties as assigned
TRAVEL: 10%
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
7+ years finance experience in an industrial finance setting
Required Technical/Business Skills in SAP FI/CO/PCA & Business Warehouse
Required skills in US GAAP
Strong accounting/financial analysis abilities
Excellent communication skills – demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams in a global environment
Demonstrated ability to meet work and project deadlines producing high quality output
Excellent prioritization and organizational skills to manage multiple deliverables
Excellent influencing ability to meet/exceed business expectations
Fluency in English required
The following are preferred for this role:
Demonstrated transformational leader
MBA or Masters, preferred
Preferred experience managerial role
Experience working with Global teams, preferred
Education Requirements BA/BS degree in accounting or finance
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The primary physical demands of this position involve sedentary work. Employees are regularly required to sit, talk, and listen. Frequent use of hands and arms is necessary for tasks such as typing, handling objects, and reaching. Occasional light lifting and carrying may be required. Additionally, the role demands good hand-eye coordination, visual acuity, and fine motor skills for tasks like using a computer, operating equipment, and reading technical information.
This position is primarily performed in an office setting. The work environment involves typical office conditions, including exposure to noise from office equipment and electronic devices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $100,500 - $147,400
The actua l salary offered i s 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 ! #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 f inancial 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.