Finance Manager - Capital Efficiency

Ford • Dearborn, MI

7d

About The Position

Efficiency Frameworks, Measurement, and Process Improvement Lead the implementation and continuous refinement of comprehensive frameworks for measuring and improving efficiency across Capital Investments. Synthesize complex financial data into high-level strategic narratives for senior leadership, directly influencing the company's capital allocation strategy Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilize established methodologies for tracking, analyzing, and reporting efficiency metrics using existing data sources. Drive transformation of financial systems, tools, and processes to improve cost visibility, tracking, and management within the capital domain. Analyze the efficiency of Capital Investments across their full lifecycle, from procurement and deployment to utilization and potential reuse or disposal. Apply the Capital Efficiency Framework to ensure rigorous financial justification and ROI analysis for all capital requests within scope. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or controlling roles, with a strong focus on capital expenditure (CapEx) analysis, cost accounting, and operational finance.
• Demonstrated experience working with financial or operational efficiency frameworks.
• Proficiency in utilizing analytical tools such as Benchmarking, Spend Analysis, Process Mapping, or TCO analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for extracting and analyzing complex datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility with both finance colleagues and operational partners.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to operate in 'white space' environments, comfortable with ambiguity and capable of building processes where none exist.
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills; ability to distill granular data into 'the big picture' for executive-level audiences.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous refinement of comprehensive frameworks for measuring and improving efficiency across Capital Investments.
• Synthesize complex financial data into high-level strategic narratives for senior leadership, directly influencing the company's capital allocation strategy
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilize established methodologies for tracking, analyzing, and reporting efficiency metrics using existing data sources.
• Drive transformation of financial systems, tools, and processes to improve cost visibility, tracking, and management within the capital domain.
• Analyze the efficiency of Capital Investments across their full lifecycle, from procurement and deployment to utilization and potential reuse or disposal.
• Apply the Capital Efficiency Framework to ensure rigorous financial justification and ROI analysis for all capital requests within scope.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager