Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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 local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (3 days per week). *This position offers a full relocation package for non-local qualified candidates 

The Senior Manager, FP&A is a strategic finance leader within Valvoline Global Operations’ Corporate FP&A function, responsible for shaping and leading enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, and performance management processes. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role plays a critical leadership role in defining financial planning strategies, driving enterprise alignment to financial objectives, and delivering actionable insights that influence executive decision-making and long-term value creation.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and organizational influence, owning the design, governance, and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan (LRP), and rolling forecast processes at an enterprise level. The Senior Manager leads a team while also influencing a broader matrixed finance organization, ensuring consistency, rigor, and transparency across all planning activities. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, shaping financial narratives, and driving continuous improvement in FP&A capabilities, processes, and systems.

Key Responsibilities Include

Enterprise Planning Strategy & Leadership

• Own and lead the design, execution, and continuous evolution of enterprise-wide AOP, LRP, and rolling forecast processes.
• Establish planning frameworks, assumptions, and governance that align financial outcomes with corporate strategy.
• Drive enterprise-wide alignment across functions, ensuring consistency in financial targets, methodologies, and execution.
• Provide forward-looking insights that shape strategic priorities, resource allocation, and financial commitments.
• Serve as the central point of accountability for planning process integrity, timelines, and deliverable quality.

Enterprise Performance Management & Executive Insight

• Lead enterprise-level financial performance management, delivering clear, actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Oversee development of executive and Board-level reporting materials, including performance narratives, risk assessments, and forward outlooks.
• Translate complex financial results into concise, decision-oriented recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Proactively identify enterprise risks and opportunities, influencing mitigation strategies and business actions.
• Drive enhanced visibility into key performance drivers, including revenue, margin, SG&A, cash flow, and capital deployment.

Strategic Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Act as a trusted finance advisor to senior and executive leadership, influencing strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead complex scenario modeling, investment analysis, and trade-off evaluations to support enterprise decision-making.
• Partner across Corporate, Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to align financial plans with business strategies.
• Support enterprise capital allocation and prioritization, ensuring alignment with long-term value creation objectives.
• Challenge assumptions and ability to provide an independent financial perspective to strengthen business cases and strategic plans.

Team Leadership & Organizational Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, building strong technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities.
• Influence and elevate FP&A talent and capabilities beyond direct reporting lines through mentorship and leadership.
• Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership across the FP&A organization.
• Drive consistency in analytical rigor, storytelling, and executive communication across the broader finance team.
• Ensure effective workload prioritization and resource alignment to meet enterprise demands.

FP&A Transformation & Process Excellence

• Lead transformation initiatives to enhance FP&A processes, tools, and analytical capabilities.
• Champion the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with Finance Systems and IT to define and implement the FP&A technology roadmap.
• Standardize and optimize financial processes, improving scalability, transparency, and governance.
• Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and adherence to financial policies across planning and reporting activities.

Cross-Functional & Enterprise Leadership

• Serve as a key finance leader in enterprise-wide initiatives impacting financial planning, reporting, and strategy execution.
• Facilitate alignment between finance and business leaders to ensure cohesive execution of enterprise objectives.
• Represent FP&A in leadership forums, driving clarity, alignment, and accountability across the organization.
• Influence outcomes in a matrixed environment without direct authority, leveraging strong relationships and credibility.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
• Significant experience leading enterprise planning processes (AOP, LRP, forecasting)
• Demonstrated success influencing senior leadership and driving enterprise-level decisions
• Proven people leadership experience with the ability to develop talent and lead through others
• Experience in global, multi-site, manufacturing, or consumer products environments strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management at an enterprise level
• Advanced financial modeling, scenario planning, and analytical capabilities
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of operational and commercial drivers
• Expertise in financial systems, ERP platforms, and planning tools (SAP, S4, BPC, Power BI, etc.)
• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and manage multiple, complex priorities
• High level of integrity and sound judgment in decision-making
• Ability to work extended hours during key planning cycles (AOP, LRP, forecasts, month-end close)
• Travel required up to 10–15% for leadership meetings, planning sessions, and business reviews

What Will Set You Apart

• MBA and/or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA) strongly preferred

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account (with an 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.

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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.

Requisition ID: 2329