North America Finance Manager

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer candidates who can work an in-office schedule (3 days per week).

The Manager, Finance – North Americas leads financial strategy, planning, performance management, and governance across Valvoline’s North America operations. Acting as the primary finance leader and business partner for the North America business, this role provides critical financial insight and strategic guidance to senior leaders, ensuring the business meets financial targets while advancing enterprise-wide priorities. This individual operates with a high degree of autonomy and judgment, balancing financial stewardship with value creation across a complex, matrixed organization. This position also supports the Vice President, Finance with various Americas’ initiatives. This role will interact with the SVP and GM – Americas, various VP of Sales, VP of Supply Chain, VP of Marketing, VGO’s Finance team in general (CFO, Corporate group, and Regional team)

This position is a key contributor within the finance team and collaborates extensively with commercial, supply chain, functional, and corporate leaders. The role demands a deep understanding of financial levers, business models, and market dynamics to drive growth, productivity & profitability, and cash generation across multiple business segments.

How You Will Make An Impact

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Act as the lead finance partner for North America operations, providing forward-looking insights and financial leadership to business unit leaders.
• Translate business strategy into financial outcomes, ensuring financial alignment with enterprise goals and shareholder expectations.
• Lead scenario planning and investment analysis to guide complex trade-off decisions and long-term capital allocation.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead the annual planning and forecasting processes for North America and support the Vice President for the Total Americas, synthesizing inputs across multiple functions and translating them into actionable financial targets.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting with clear analysis of results, risks, and opportunities; communicate insights to executive audiences.
• Monitor and enhance key performance metrics, margin management, and operational effectiveness.

Decision Support & Business Partnering

• Provide rigorous financial support for key business initiatives, including commercial strategy, pricing models, cost optimization, and capital investments.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure financial alignment on business execution.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to evaluate major investments, market entry strategies, and product launches.

Financial Controls & Governance

• Maintain a robust financial control environment across North America operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies, ICFR, and external regulations.
• Proactively identify financial or operational risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Partner with corporate audit and risk teams to support audits, resolve issues, and continuously improve control frameworks.

Cash & Working Capital Management

• Optimize working capital performance by partnering across functions to drive improvements in inventory, receivables, and payables.
• Support North America liquidity planning and partner with corporate Treasury on cash flow forecasting, intercompany funding, and banking operations.

Process Optimization & Systems Integration

• Lead initiatives to improve financial systems, planning tools, and analytics platforms across the North America finance function.
• Identify and implement best practices in FP&A, reporting, and business intelligence to increase speed, accuracy, and impact.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, data integrity, and performance transparency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, setting clear expectations, coaching for performance, and supporting career growth.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and elevate finance’s role as a strategic business partner.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline 
• 5–10+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant time spent in operational or corporate finance roles
• Proven success with influencing senior leaders and driving business outcomes in a complex, matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage planning cycles, guide investment decisions, and lead finance transformations
• Experience with large-scale ERP and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Power BI)
• Strategic financial thinker with strong commercial and operational acumen
• Exceptional analytical skills; adept at structuring problems and developing data-driven solutions
• Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to synthesize financial information for non-finance leaders
• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to manage ambiguity
• Strong leadership presence with experience in building high-performing teams

What Will Set You Apart

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA) 

Benefits That Drive Themselves
• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• PTO Buy/Sell Options*
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.

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Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

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