Finance Director, Engineering & Capital Efficiency
Finance Director, Engineering & Capital Efficiency
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Job Description
As our Controller Engineering and Capital Efficiency you will be the driving force behind maximizing the efficiency of our engineering spend and capital investments. This role is focused on deep-dive analysis cost control process improvement and strategic partnerships. A key part of this involvesleading the design implementation and ongoing management of the measurement systems and efficiency frameworks that define how we track performance and identify opportunities across both our engineering activities and capital investments.You will achieve these goals by leveraging a variety of analytical tools and methodologies including rigorous benchmarking against peers detailed cost analysis process mapping and more all aimed at eliminating waste and driving efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Efficiency Frameworks Measurement and Process Improvement:
- Lead the design implementation and continuous refinement of comprehensive frameworks for measuring and improving efficiency across both Engineering activities and Capital Investments.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish robust methodologies for tracking analyzing and reporting efficiency metrics using existing data sources.
- Champion process improvements and the development/enhancement of financial systems tools and dashboards to improve cost visibility tracking and management within the engineering and capital domains.
- Engineering Efficiency Analysis and Initiative Leadership:
- Drive cost efficiency and waste elimination across all areas of Engineering spend including personnel costs (providing analytical support) prototype development engineering purchased services (consulting testing labs software subscriptions) and external design/testing paid to suppliers.
- Conduct deep-dive analysis into engineering cost drivers spending patterns and operational workflows.
- Utilize analytical methodologies including Spend Analysis Benchmarking Process Mapping/VSM Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and Clean Sheet analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
- Partner closely with Engineering leadership and teams to develop and implement targeted savings initiatives and track their impact.
- Capital Efficiency Analysis and Initiative Leadership:
- Maximize the efficiency of Capital Investments across their full lifecycle from procurement and deployment to utilization and potential reuse/disposal.
- Utilize the Capital Efficiency Framework developed in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure rigorous financial justification and ROI analysis for all capital requests within scope.
- Conduct deep-dive analysis into capital project costs asset utilization and related operational expenses.
- Apply analytical methodologies including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis Spend Analysis Benchmarking Process Mapping and Clean Sheet analysis to identify opportunities for improving procurement efficiency driving asset reuse and optimizing the total cost of owning and operating capital assets.
- Partner with Operations Engineering Procurement and project teams on capital-related initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Engineering or a related quantitative field. A Masters degree or professional certification (CPA CMA) is a strong plus.
- 7 years of progressive experience in finance or controlling roles with a significant focus on cost accounting operational finance capital expenditure analysis and efficiency improvement ideally supporting manufacturing engineering R&D or operations functions.
Preferred
- Demonstrated experience in designing implementing and managing financial or operational efficiency frameworks or methodologies.
- Experience utilizing a variety of analytical tools and methodologies such as Benchmarking Spend Analysis Process Mapping Activity-Based Costing TCO analysis or similar.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear actionable insights and frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g. Excel). and data visualization tools (Power BI) is highly desirable specifically around extracting and analyzing data.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively and build credibility with both finance professionals and technical/operational teams.
- Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment.
What youll receive in return
As part of the Ford family youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savings and stock investment plans incentive compensation and much more. You will experience a Work from Anywhere structure and the support needed to be successful in a remote environment. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
