Director, Learning and Development (Global Finance)

Ford•Dearborn, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is undergoing a historic transformation, and our Finance organization is the engine room of this change. We are seeking a Director of Learning and Development (Global Finance) to serve as the "Dean" of our Finance Academy. You are a Capability Architect tasked with designing, scaling, and embedding a world-class talent ecosystem. Your mission is to ensure that Ford Finance possesses the elite technical skills, AI-augmented mindsets, and leadership "DNA" required to win in a rapidly evolving global landscape. You will emulate the "Gold Standard" of high-performance organizations, turning Finance talent into a measurable competitive advantage.

Requirements

12–15+ years of experience in Talent Management, Finance, or Strategy.
Deep understanding of FP&A, Treasury, Controllership, and Shared Services.
Proven experience leading large-scale organizational change or capability transformations in a global, matrixed environment.
MBA or Advanced Degree in Finance, Organizational Development, or a related field.
The presence and "intellectual horse-power" to challenge senior VPs and the CFO on talent decisions.
The ability to see how talent, technology, and process intersect to create organizational performance.
A relentless focus on metrics, ROI, and using data to prove the efficacy of development interventions.
A "challenger" mindset that is dissatisfied with the status quo and possesses the resilience to drive change in a legacy organization.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates who have "grown up" in or led L&D within a recognized "Academy Company" or a top-tier Management Consultancy.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain a dynamic Finance Capability Model that defines "what good looks like" for every role from entry-level Analyst to CFO.
Lead the "Office of the Future" initiative, aggressively upskilling the global workforce in AI-driven analytics, data storytelling, and strategic business partnership to move from transactional reporting to predictive insight.
Institutionalize repeatable processes for talent development, ensuring that learning is not an "event" but a core component of the Ford Finance Operating Model.
Design and lead elite, gate-based development tracks for early and mid-career high-potentials.
Define the technical and operational critical experiences required for senior finance leadership, curating a portfolio of high-impact assignments/development that validate a leader’s ability to navigate complex P&L’s, drive structural cost improvements, and lead through volatile market cycles.
Build a culture where the CFO and Senior Finance Leadership Team (FLT) serve as the primary faculty, coaching senior leaders on how to effectively teach, mentor, and transfer "tribal knowledge" to the broader organization.
Create global communities of practice that facilitate rapid knowledge sharing across regions and business units.
Measure the financial impact of L&D, tracking metrics such as "Time to Proficiency," "Internal Fill Rate for Critical Roles," and "Value-Add from Process Improvement."
Leverage technology to deliver a seamless, high-quality learning experience to thousands of Finance professionals across the globe, ensuring consistency while respecting regional nuances.

Benefits

Generous PTO
Retirement plans
Savings plans
Stock investment plans
Incentive compensation
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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
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.