Sr. Manager Product Portfolio and R&D Controlling

Scout Motors•Novi, MI

20h•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. 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:

Requirements

10+ years of finance experience or 6+ years of relevant financial product steering/controlling
Knowledge in different automotive technology and market topics (production and material cost, market trends and strategies, automotive process knowledge, cost market strategy, portfolio strategy)
Strong skills in leading decision making cross functional teams
Excellent presentation skills to executives and board
Advanced proficiency in Excel including, but not limited to: financial modeling, business case creation, scenario & sensitivity analysis, and lookback evaluation
An aptitude to accurately compile, translate, and present financial information in a clear succinct manner, often in PowerPoint, to a broad audience including to non-finance professionals
Knowledge of the automotive industry
Experience working in an international setting
Knowledge of VW Group processes (PEP)
Experience with Finance Enterprise Resource Programs (e.g. SAP)

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Lead and support team of specialists in compiling & reporting product portfolio including development, procurement, manufacturing costs to target in tandem with volume, pricing, material cost, and other project costs to secure top financial targets including, but not limited to, return on sales, NPV, ROI, and funding requirements
Steer financial agreements for allocations, licensing, and all module topics with VW AG counterparts
Coordinate milestone activities and timing for product controlling team to ensure financial deadlines are proactively achieved & SOP remains on target
Maintain hat and platform categorization of project through Cash Registry
Lead & provide recommendations to accessories business activities with main interface from finance to consolidate return on sales portfolio and track target achieved
Support coordination across R&D, Design, Product Marketing, Quality NOVI, and Product Management controlling activities to ensure delivery of budgetary goals per annum & forecasts are submitted according to deadlines to maintain credibility with VW stakeholders as well as accounting requirements are met
Provides financial recommendations to support investment decisions up to 10M EUR per decision & main committee representative to support VP
Supports launch / pre-series activities between MST LF and SOP+3 to ensure sufficient funding & stable launch
Coordinate planning rounds activities as lead for product finance interface
Support AKO investment tracking processes & target transfer processes
Promote automated digitalization efforts for efficiency by introducing fast-tracked systems for data compilation and reporting
Coordinate continuous process flow & communication as interface to VW AG

Benefits

Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
A mobility stipend
Pay Transparency
Annual performance bonus program