Senior Finance Manager – Corporate Functions

Role Overview

• Provide financial leadership and oversight for assigned corporate functions, including management of operating and capital expenditures
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including tracking of actuals versus plan and prior periods
• Drive visibility, analysis, and ongoing management of functional costs to support financial discipline and strategic priorities
• Support equitable cost allocation and chargeback methodologies across SBUs, corporate teams, and regions, as applicable
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency, optimization, and value creation
• Develop and deliver executive-level financial analyses, insights, and presentations for senior leadership
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators and benchmarks (internal and external) to assess cost performance and trends
• Support ad-hoc and strategic analyses related to transformation initiatives, organizational changes, and workforce planning
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity in financial reporting and communication
• Identify requirements for financial tools, systems, and processes that enhance visibility and management of functional spend
• Partner with finance and cross-functional teams to implement, maintain, and continuously improve reporting and planning tools
• Coordinate accounting activities that support intercompany charges, billings, and compliance with internal policies
• Collaborate with stakeholders on approval requests and investment cases, providing analytical support as needed
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with functional leaders and cross-enterprise partners
• Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to finance team members supporting corporate functions, including those in rotational or developmental assignments
• Effectively allocate work and develop talent in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Contribute to broader corporate finance initiatives in partnership with senior finance leadership
• Support coordination of annual and multi-year planning activities across corporate functions
• Partner with corporate finance, strategy, and related teams to ensure alignment of targets, submissions, and system reporting
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly forecasting and reporting cadences, including variance analysis and performance commentary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, including analytical and planning responsibilities
• Prior experience leading or influencing others; people management experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior leaders effectively
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
• Project management mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• PPG offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees
• Creates an environment for continuous learning
• Embraces the ideas and diversity of others.