DescriptionWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Fords industry leadership. When you join us youll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company including planning manufacturing marketing and global distribution.
In this position...
M&S Finance is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Pricing Lead to play a critical role in shaping our competitive market position and driving revenue growth in a dynamic marketplace. This strategic position will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive pricing strategies for one or more vehicles ensuring Ford remains competitive delivers exceptional value to our customers and achieves our financial targets. Youll be at the forefront of our business directly impacting our profitability and market leadership.
ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...
- Competitive Price Benchmarking: Lead comprehensive and continuous competitive price benchmarking efforts. This includes in-depth analysis of competitor pricing models product offerings market trends and customer willingness-to-pay to inform strategic pricing decisions across our portfolio.
- Go-to-Market Price Strategy Development: Develop define and execute robust go-to-market pricing strategies for new and existing Ford products services and software solutions. Collaborate extensively with product development sales marketing and finance teams to ensure pricing strategies are aligned with overall business objectives and market realities.
- Forward Model Revenue Lead: Serve as the critical revenue lead for future product programs and forward models. Provide strategic financial leadership and input on volume mix and rate assumptions ensuring new offerings are positioned for optimal revenue generation and profitability from concept to launch.
- Forecast Management (Mix & Rates): Own and optimize the forecasting processes for product mix and rates. Develop and manage forecasting models ensuring accuracy and providing actionable insights to senior leadership for strategic business planning and resource allocation.
- Ad Hoc Financial Close Analysis: Conduct timely and insightful ad hoc financial analysis related to the financial close process. Identify key variances trends and opportunities for revenue optimization providing clear explanations and recommendations to management.
- Specialized Ad Hoc Projects: Lead and execute targeted ad hoc projects that provide deep analytical insights to support strategic decision-making. Examples of such projects may include: Equipment-Adjusted Pricing Comparisons: Detailed analysis of pricing strategies accounting for various equipment configurations and their impact on value perception and profitability.
- Capacity Studies: In-depth assessment of supply and demand dynamics and their potential influence on pricing elasticity and market positioning.
- Price Band Reviews: Comprehensive evaluations of existing price bands and tiers to optimize product segmentation customer targeting and revenue capture.
- Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively collaborate influence and build strong relationships with diverse operating partners across various functions (e.g. product development sales marketing finance engineering).
- In-depth Business Analysis: Demonstrated expertise in conducting rigorous in-depth business analysis. Youre capable of synthesizing complex market factors economic indicators competitive intelligence and internal data to derive strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
- Initiative & Proactiveness: A strong sense of initiative and a proactive mindset. You possess the ability to identify critical business needs define complex problems and independently initiate and drive solutions in a fast-paced evolving environment. You dont wait to be told what to do; you find and create your own impactful work.
- Thought Leadership: Proven thought leadership capabilities. Youre not afraid to challenge the status quo bring innovative ideas to complex pricing and revenue challenges and guide strategic discussions with senior stakeholders.
- Forecasting Expertise: Advanced forecasting skills with extensive experience in developing managing and refining complex financial models for revenue product mix and rates. Proficiency with relevant analytical tools and software is essential.
- Genuine Interest in Market Dynamics: A genuine intellectual curiosity and passion for understanding market dynamics competitive landscapes customer behavior and macroeconomic trends within the commercial vehicle automotive or related technology/services industries. You love figuring out why.
QualificationsYoull have
- Helpful Internal Experience: Marketing & Sales PD Manufacturing Yield Management
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Administration Marketing ora business centered degree
- 5 years of progressive experience in pricing financial analysis strategy business analytics or a related commercial role preferably within the automotive commercial vehicle or technology sectors.
Even better you may have...
- Masters degree (MBA MS in Finance etc.) preferred.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 child care 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: BENEFITS
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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