Job Title:
Regional Finance Lead - Europe (m/f/div)
Summary:
In this role, you will report directly to the Global Commercial Finance Leader (m/f/d) and partner closely with cross-functional teams to influence decision-making, optimize performance, and unlock growth opportunities across the supported region, while ensuring alignment with global business metrics.
Responsibilities Include:
1. Deliver financial analysis and business insights that guide strategic and operational decisions for the regional P&L.
2. Drive margin and profitability analysis to support commercial success
3. Partner with teams to manage SG&A costs, optimize working capital, and improve financial performance
4. Support the evaluation of strategic initiatives including new investments, commercial partnerships, and product innovations
5. Collaborate with regional leaders to align financial plans with business goals and market trends
6. Provide financial support and analysis to the regional commercial teams
7. Prepare and analyze monthly reporting of results and ensure communication to key stakeholders
8. Provide support and insights on estimates, annual operating plan, and updates to financial models
9. Support preparation of monthly business reviews, helping Global Commercial Finance leader to consolidate and interpret the various inputs around updates and R&O’s
10. Support Global Commercial Finance Leader and Regional leaders with various commercial report, forecast, analysis and ad hoc project
11. Work with Global FP&A and other business teams to drive best practices, efficiencies, and alignment
12. Supporting internal and external audit requests, ensuring Sox compliance for the region supported.
13. Partnering with the business finance leaders and Ops/SIOP finance to sure consistency across functions and metrics.
14. Support digitization & simplification activities, promote and train business teams on new tools, metrics etc (KERP, Actual costing, new dashboards... etc)
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
15. BA/BS degree required in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
16. Strong Financial Planning & Analysis Skillset based on experience in a finance role in the manufacturing Industry.
17. 5+ years of progressive Finance experience.
18. Critical thinking and strategic mindset.
19. Experience working in a global environment.
20. Strong Financial Modeling Skills
21. Ability to work with a multicultural team in different time zones.
22. Proficient English language skills (written and oral)
The following are preferred for the role
23. Advanced degree, certification, or equivalent training
24. Experience using the following systems: SAP
25. Experience in communicating with senior levels of management.
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.#BePartoftheSolution
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 tosubmit 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.