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Scout Motors Inc. · 10 hours ago

Senior Specialist, Controlling Main System Teams

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

8+ years exp

Scout Motors Inc. is a company dedicated to reviving an iconic American vehicle brand with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The Senior Specialist in Controlling Main System Teams will monitor financial performance, streamline reporting, and support product development to ensure on-time delivery of projects.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturing

Responsibilities

Monitor VSI (forecasted status) vs. target related to total product business case per main system and streamline financial reporting and analyses to teams

Leverage data to highlight key areas where business can reduce costs

Identify process inefficiencies or bottlenecks in main system decision making processes

Decision making value of up to 1M amount

Conduct product business case calculations and steer discussions to address financial concerns and recommendations for implementation

Ensure project decisions are delivered on-time to meet product development process (PEP) timing guidelines for on-time SOP delivery

Work with cross-functional teams to manage product development targets, ensuring adherence to target constraints

Support return on sales calculation for product portfolio by collecting business unit input according to milestone timing

Prepare working packages for finance related topics because of main system discussions

Administration of main controlling system FAKIS

Central contact to VW AG IT administration

Conduct ad-hoc scenarios upon request for strategic topics

Qualification

Financial modelingData visualizationAutomotive technology knowledgeProject SteeringCross-functional collaborationAnalytical skillsSolution-oriented approachCommunication skillsGrowth mindset

Required

A bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, or a related technical field

8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, preferably in a Finance role

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Finance or other relevant experience (Project Steering, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, etc.)

Ability to accurately compile, translate, and present financial information in a clear concise manner, often in PowerPoint, to leadership and a broad audience including non-finance professionals

Implement a solution-oriented approach for main project issues through cross-functional collaboration

Strong analytical and data visualization skill (Excel advanced proficiency, including but not limited to: financial modeling, macro generation, business case evaluation, scenario & sensitivity analysis and PowerBI)

Knowledge of business process management and organization

Knowledge of automotive technology and market (component cost, production, market trends and strategies, automotive process knowledge, cost market strategy, portfolio strategy)

Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 10% of the time

Valid driver's license required

Passport required