Director, Global Finance Capability & Talent Excellence

Ford Motor

Job Location:

Dearborn, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Description

Position Overview

Ford Motor Company is undergoing a historic transformation and our Finance organization is the engine room of this change. We are seeking a Director of Global Finance Capability & Talent Excellence to serve as the Dean of our Finance Academy.

You are a Capability Architect tasked with designing scaling and embedding a world-class talent ecosystem. Your mission is to ensure that Ford Finance possesses the elite technical skills AI-augmented mindsets and leadership DNA required to win in a rapidly evolving global landscape. You will emulate the Gold Standard of high-performance organizations turning Finance talent into a measurable competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

What Youll Do...

1. Strategic Capability Architecture

The Stairway to Excellence: Design and maintain a dynamic Finance Capability Model that defines what good looks like for every role from entry-level Analyst to CFO.
Future-Ready Upskilling: Lead the Office of the Future initiative aggressively upskilling the global workforce in AI-driven analytics data storytelling and strategic business partnership to move from transactional reporting to predictive insight.
Capability Architecture: Institutionalize repeatable processes for talent development ensuring that learning is not an event but a core component of the Ford Finance Operating Model.

2. High-Potential Crucible Programs

Finance Accelerator Programs: Design and lead elite gate-based development tracks for early and mid-career high-potentials. These programs must be cruciblesrigorous experiential and designed to produce the next generation of CFOs.
The CFO-Ready Standard:Define the technical and operational critical experiences required for senior finance leadership curating a portfolio of high-impact assignments/development that validate a leaders ability to navigate complex P&Ls drive structural cost improvements and lead through volatile market cycles.

3. Leaders Developing Leaders Culture

Faculty Development: Build a culture where the CFO and Senior Finance Leadership Team (FLT) serve as the primary faculty. You will coach senior leaders on how to effectively teach mentor and transfer tribal knowledge to the broader organization.
Peer-to-Peer Ecosystem: Create global communities of practice that facilitate rapid knowledge sharing across regions and business units.

4. Operational Rigor & ROI

Return on Capability (ROC): Move beyond participation rates to measure the financial impact of L&D. Track metrics such as Time to Proficiency Internal Fill Rate for Critical Roles and Value-Add from Process Improvement.
Global Scaling: Leverage technology to deliver a seamless high-quality learning experience to thousands of Finance professionals across the globe ensuring consistency while respecting regional nuances.

Qualifications

Youll Have...

The Academy Pedigree: 1215 years of experience in Talent Management Finance or Strategy. Preference for candidates who have grown up in or led L&D within a recognized Academy Company or a top-tier Management Consultancy
Finance Fluency: You must speak Finance. A deep understanding of FP&A Treasury Controllership and Shared Services is essential to maintain credibility with senior stakeholders.
Transformation Track Record: Proven experience leading large-scale organizational change or capability transformations in a global matrixed environment.
Educational Excellence: MBA or Advanced Degree in Finance Organizational Development or a related field.

Competencies for Success:

Organizational Gravity: The presence and intellectual horse-power to challenge senior VPs and the CFO on talent decisions.
Systems Thinking: The ability to see how talent technology and process intersect to create organizational performance.
Data-Driven Mindset: A relentless focus on metrics ROI and using data to prove the efficacy of development interventions.
Innovation & Grit: A challenger mindset that is dissatisfied with the status quo and possesses the resilience to drive change in a legacy organization.

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. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Our benefits summary can be found Here.

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 4.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Onsite #LI-MB3

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DescriptionPosition OverviewFord Motor Company is undergoing a historic transformation and our Finance organization is the engine room of this change. We are seeking a Director of Global Finance Capability & Talent Excellence to serve as the Dean of our Finance Academy.You are a Capability Architect...