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... 

The PD Programs Finance Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for partnering with the Chief Program Engineer and Product Development Operating Functions to deliver some of Ford’s most important forward model vehicles.  The Manager will lead a team of Finance supervisors and analysts responsible for delivering forward-model vehicle profitability targets trough material cost and investment target setting,  financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.  This position is the Finance lead for all aspects of forward-model Expedition & Navigator vehicles. This role requires strong influencing and business partnership skills, strong analytical skills, system expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across all functions. 

You'll have...

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). Strong understanding of automotive industry, particularly in a global context.  Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable insights.  Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar).  Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and influence stakeholders at various levels, including senior finance leadership. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

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. 

This position is a leadership level 5.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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What you'll do...

Lead the establishment and development of initial program profit models to support initial vehicle milestones. Develop critical program assumptions based on Business Plan assessment. Drive program profitability target delivery through partnership with key operating partners. Drive optimization of all line items of the Vehicle Income Statement. Lead development of milestone financials to drive optimal leadership decision making. Lead the preparation of management slides and other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.  Establish efficient material cost targets, partnering with Global Lifecycle Cost team to optimize physicals-based targets. Drive delivery of material cost targets through partnership and influence of Functional Engineering & Supply Chain Matched-Pairs. Support on-time sourcing and program timing delivery. Establish efficient material investments targets, partnering with Global Vendor Tooling & Manufacturing Strategy teams to optimize physicals-based targets based on engineering assumptions. Drive delivery of Investment targets through partnership and influence of Functional Engineering & Supply Chain Matched-Pairs and Manufacturing Strategy team. Support required funding approvals to ensure on-time program delivery.