CFO, BlueOval Battery Michigan
Position Summary:
In this position, you will become an integral member of a dynamic Finance Team that uses data-driven
insights and influence to support achievement of corporate goals and objectives - - connecting numbers to
strategy and strategy to action. Core expectations include driving financial strategy, operational efficiency,
and business growth, while managing risk, ensuring compliance, and fostering operational alignment across
the organization. This roles require foresight and cross-functional leadership to align daily operations with
long-term objectives in this newly formed manufacturing venture.
You Will...
• Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance professionals across financial
and cost accounting, compliance, controls, and financial modeling.
• Financial Planning & Strategy: Drive the multi-year business plan, cash flow forecasting, and operational
scaling plans to support long-term business objectives; Provide strategic recommendations, financial
insights, and growth projections to executive leadership.
• Risk & Compliance: Embed a strong internal controls mindset across the organization while ensuring
compliance with GAAP, SOX, tax requirements, and other regulatory standards. Lead internal controls
for financial data integrity and oversee Certification and Representation (CAR) process.
• Equity, Cash Flow, & Working Capital Management: Ensure cash inflows and outflows are predictable,
optimized, and aligned with business cycles. Manage the equity and cash infusion process in
partnership with the Ford Treasurer and CFO.
• Scenario Planning: Conduct financial stress testing and scenario modeling to evaluate downside risks;
identify early warning indicators, and develop contingency plans, cash buffers, and mitigation actions.
Support Forward Model Cycle Planning through business modeling and financial analysis.
• Financial Projections and Performance Metrics: Define, track, and communicate key performance
indicators (KPIs) that measure the health of the business, including profitability, efficiency, and capital
utilization. Maintain transparency around performance metrics, build confidence in the plan, and
identify opportunities to deliver or exceed plan targets
• Cost Operating System: Drive adherence to the Ford Production System (FPS) through implementation
and sustainment Cost Operating System including plant-level costing, variance analysis, labor tracking,
and inventory control, and supply chain economics.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Provide governance for and overseeing accounting-related activities
including month, quarter, and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP. Manage data
governance frameworks, validate ERP-generated inventory and cost data, prevent discrepancies in
forecasts, audits, or compliance filings.
• ERP Implementation & Strategy: Monitor, optimize, and implement accounting systems, controls,
dashboards, and analytical tools to support real-time decision-making. Coordinate data standards
across departments and systems to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operating Management and other cross-functional teams,
including Ford subject matter experts in accounting, finance, treasury, engineering, legal, and IT, to
optimize cost structures and improve financial efficiency across all operations. Build strong relationships
and trust with senior management, external suppliers, and stakeholders
You'll Have...
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 10 years of financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior
leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter with strong business acumen, a modernization mindset, and the ability to operate effectively
in a white-space environment.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strong Voice of Finance, providing clear financial perspective,
strategic guidance, and credible advocacy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, financial and cost accounting, product
development, supply chain dynamics, and transportation economics.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, and advance multiple assignments concurrently.
• Strong quantitative, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex
business processes, maintain a high level of accuracy, and provide meaningful insights to support
business decisions.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and influencing skills, with sound judgement and the ability to
engage effectively across levels and functions.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, lead high-performing teams, and drive outcomes in a fastpaced, results oriented environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, as well as financial and accounting
software, ERP systems, and MS Office tools
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 childcare 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 4.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: LL4 Benefits
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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