Senior Manager - Strategic Commercial Finance

About James Hardie
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. 

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. 

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Summary

Location: Chicago, IL; 3 days from downtown Chicago office
Travel: Up to 25% to Commercial and R&D locations

In this role, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders across North America Commercial and Global R&D, helping shape the direction of product management, go-to-market strategy, and innovation investment. You’ll lead the development of strategic topline plans, drive financial modeling and performance insights, and ensure sound financial foundations for decision-making and prioritization.

This highly cross-functional role also connects finance with Demand Planning and Long-Term Capacity Planning, supporting enterprise-wide alignment and execution. You’ll lead a high-performing team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and results.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Finance Leadership:
  Partner with Commercial and R&D leaders to drive profitable growth, develop strategic topline and investment plans, and deliver actionable insights on product and segment performance.
• Performance & Investment Planning:
  Lead financial modeling and forecasting, support innovation and new product development decisions, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Enhance and implement analytic tools, processes, and systems across Commercial, R&D, GTMO, and Finance teams.
• Executive Engagement:
  Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, influence strategic direction, and support ROI measurement and course correction.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage and develop a high-performing team, drive talent strategy, and foster a culture of excellence and inclusion.
• Ad Hoc Insights & Modeling:
  Build financial models for growth strategies, support business unit initiatives, and ensure data quality and accuracy.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Strategy, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience; Commercial Finanace preferred
• Experience in a global, public company environment
• 2+ years of people leadership experience
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and executive presence
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results
• Experience with product profitability, investment planning, and performance measurement

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $150,000.00 to $180,000.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits, and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits,

including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces

Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.