We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford's industry leadership. When you join us, you'll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.
In this position...
Lead the strategic development and implementation of long-term cost management and reduction programs, specifically targeting profitability for third-generation electric vehicles
Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to optimize cost of goods sold and inform critical product attribute and user experience decisions.
Provide transparent financial reporting and deliver executive-level updates, including Board of Directors materials, to influence key strategic decisions for Ford's vehicle programs.
What you'll do...
Own strategy, development, and implementation of long-term cost management and cost reduction program in partnership with Engineering, Purchasing, Supply chain, Logistics, Manufacturing and other cross-functional partners.
Deliver roadmap to product profitability on third generation electric vehicles, supporting best-in-class vehicle attributes and capability while maximizing long-term company returns.
Lead business case analysis on complex vehicle product attribute and user experience changes, enabling executives and business unit leaders to make informed decisions impacting the end customer of Ford vehicles.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts to break down both customer revenue and cost of goods sold down to the unit figures across the full breadth of the vehicle program income statement.
Collaborate with go-to-market teams to assess financial implications of future customer purchase experience strategies.
Drive transparent financial reporting, cost status reporting and ongoing optimization of finance & engineering processes.
Deliver critical updates to executive stakeholders up to and including Board of Directors level materials.
Take on complex challenges while clearly articulating the problem statement and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders.
Identify and take initiative in delivering continuous improvement across all facets of the job.
Deploy best-in-class data visualization tools and continuous availability of information vs. static reporting.
Define, initiate and lead key technical and business initiatives to ensure project success.
Bring a first principles mindset and approach to solve ambiguous challenges.
Bring an ownership mentality - no problem is above your involvement. Be willing to get your hands dirty and tackle problems head on
You'll have...
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a similar field.
6 or more years in fast-moving environment and industry that has undergone transformation and growth, embracing new technology and innovation.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx.
Mastery of traditional business communication and analysis tools (Excel, PPT)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and deliver results in a highly cross functional organization.
Exceptional presentation skills, concise and fluent in executive level communication
Even better, you may have...
MBA
Demonstrated success in delivering exceptional results in the face of ambiguity and constant change.
Excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative nature, and ability to build trust with peers who are experts in their fields.
Track record of challenging the status quo to drive progress on a strategic agenda.
Able to articulate a compelling message and build consensus on the solutions to ambiguous challenges.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high performing finance teams; built a followership over their existing career and will elevate the standards of a new organization and new role.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP1
This position is a range of salary grades LL5 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK2
Requisition ID : 49816
