Senior Specialist, Controlling Main System Teams

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Monitor VSI (forecasted status) vs. target related to total product business case per main system and streamline financial reporting and analyses to teams
• Leverage data to highlight key areas where business can reduce costs
• Identify process inefficiencies or bottlenecks in main system decision making processes
• Decision making value of up to 1M amount
• Conduct product business case calculations and steer discussions to address financial concerns and recommendations for implementation
• Ensure project decisions are delivered on-time to meet product development process (PEP) timing guidelines for on-time SOP delivery
• Work with cross-functional teams to manage product development targets, ensuring adherence to target constraints
• Support return on sales calculation for product portfolio by collecting business unit input according to milestone timing
• Prepare working packages for finance related topics because of main system discussions
• Administration of main controlling system FAKIS
• Central contact to VW AG IT administration
• Conduct ad-hoc scenarios upon request for strategic topics

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan, United States. 
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 10% of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Education/Certifications: A bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Years of Experience: 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, preferably in a Finance role.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Finance or other relevant experience (Project Steering, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, etc.)
• Ability to accurately compile, translate, and present financial information in a clear concise manner, often in PowerPoint, to leadership and a broad audience including non-finance professionals
• Implement a solution-oriented approach for main project issues through cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical and data visualization skill (Excel advanced proficiency, including but not limited to: financial modeling, macro generation, business case evaluation, scenario & sensitivity analysis and PowerBI)
• Knowledge of business process management and organization
• Knowledge of automotive technology and market (component cost, production, market trends and stra