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). The Senior Manager, Finance North America serves as a key strategic finance leader supporting Valvoline Global’s commercial, operational, and transformational priorities across the region. This role provides advanced financial stewardship, insight, and partnership to Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Business Development. The position leads commercial deal modeling, drives disciplined operational forecasting, accelerates transformation outcomes, and ensures strong alignment between strategy, execution, and financial performance. This role is essential to enabling North America’s long-term value creation and delivery of 2026–2030 objectives. How You Make an Impact • Lead North America commercial finance activities in partnership with Sales and Operations, owning the full deal modeling process (including pricing logic, cost assumptions, P&L, cash flow, NPV, IRR, and payback) to ensure alignment with long-term strategy. • Establish and lead an annual Bid × Did process to evaluate major deals against 12-month actual performance, identifying key insights on volume, sales per gallon, profit per gallon, and variances versus original business cases; drive corrective actions and improve future deal design. • Drive the North Americas Transformation Operating Model by accelerating execution of priority initiatives, ensuring rigor in assumptions, and maintaining transparent benefit tracking. Coordinate closely with Sales, Procurement, and Supply Chain. • Partner with the VPs of Sales and Supply Chain to deliver North America volume, revenue, and EBIT commitments. Lead the Americas Operating Rhythm to enable early visibility to risks, drive accountability, and guide structured, cross-functional problem solving. • Co-lead the North America forecasting process for volume, sales, and EBIT with Operations and Supply Chain. Deploy automation and AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and reduce forecasting cycle time. • Own the Operating Plan and Long-Term Plan for the region, ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and financial targets. • Build and elevate North America Finance talent by identifying high-potential team members, providing coaching and mentorship, and strengthening analytical, operational, and business partnership capabilities. • Serve as a strategic Finance voice for North America, integrating commercial and operational insights to accelerate decision-making and enhance performance outcomes. • Expand Finance’s influence as a proactive business partner, positioning the function as a driver of growth, operational excellence, and margin improvement across North America. What You Bring to the Role • Demonstrated success in commercial, operational, or strategic finance roles supporting large, complex business functions. • Expertise in financial modeling, valuation (NPV, IRR, payback), pricing structures, and business case development. • Strong understanding of commercial processes, supply chain operations, and manufacturing or distribution economics. • Experience supporting or leading transformation initiatives, including benefit tracking, operational rigor, and cross-functional alignment. • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including an ability to turn data into actionable insights. • Strong business partnership capability, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional accountability. • Proficiency with forecasting tools, financial systems, automation, and AI-enabled analysis. • Demonstrated leadership capability with experience coaching, developing, and elevating finance talent. • Excellent communication skills, including preparation of executive-ready analyses and presentations. 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 #LI-MW1 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: [email protected] 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. Requisition ID: 2344

Senior Manager, Finance North America (Lexington, KY, US, 40509) @ Valvoline Global

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