CFO, BlueOval Battery Michigan

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our BlueOval Battery Michigan team.

As CFO, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Equity, Cash Flow, & Working Capital Management: Ensure cash inflows and outflows are predictable, optimized, and aligned with business cycles.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• ERP Implementation & Strategy: Monitor, optimize, and implement accounting systems, controls, dashboards, and analytical tools to support real-time decision-making.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, as well as financial and accounting software, ERP systems, and MS Office tools.

Benefits

• 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.