Manager, NA - Electrical

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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...

This position is responsible for all advanced global electrical architecture programs in support of the Company’s key customer-facing tech features (i.e. Infotainment, Driver Assist, etc.). The role is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and control for all aspects of the electrical architecture programs. The role partners closely with engineering, program management, supply chain, and tech planning teams to drive financial performance, ensure accurate reporting, and support strategic decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you'll do...

Specific deliverables include:

• Develop skill set / detailed understanding of the various technologies
• Delivery of Contribution Cost & Investment Targets for program milestones <uPS> through Job #1 with timely & high-quality financials
• Support a cross-functional team in decision making through benchmarking and futuring affordable cost
• Drive capital allocation prioritization decisions that create value for the enterprise through accurate and clear business cases. Lead ad hoc studies supporting vertical integration, global sourcing decisions, make versus buy scenarios, and capacity analysis
• Support on-time sourcing and program timing delivery
• Lead the preparation of management slides and other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis
• Support development of a platform Bill of Material for FNV3.X
• Key interfaces include the Executive Finance Director for Product Development, VP of Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems, Executive Director of Tech Platforms, Director Feature Strategy, Purchasing Directors, PD vehicle program Finance teams, and the Investment Finance Director

PRESENT TEAM STRUCTURE: 2 LL6’s, 3 GSR’s

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with a strong focus on operational partnering, physicals-based budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, or financial systems
• Previous experience managing or leading a team

Even better, you may have...

• MBA or CPA (or equivalent)
• Prior PD experience and / or PD systems (i.e. FEDEBoM)
• Broad business mindset; can operate under a whitespace environment
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and advance multiple assignments concurrently and quickly
• Ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally 
• Proven leadership and management experience
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable insights 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and influence stakeholders at various levels, including senior finance leadership
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar)
• Good understanding of accounting principles & processes
• Strong understanding of automotive industry, particularly in a global context

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