Chief Financial Officer, Canada

Ford Motor Company; Oakville; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for its Canadian operations, focusing on leadership in finance and strategic planning. This high-level position requires advanced analytical skills and extensive experience in financial management to support the company’s growth and profitability goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance leadership experience required.
• Proven ability to partner with operating teams and develop strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the Ford of Canada Leadership Team.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans providing financial guidance.
• Lead the finance team in profit analysis and modernization efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Attention to detail

Process improvement mindset

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer, Canada role is a critical leadership position responsible for the consolidated finance, accounting, and strategic planning for Ford of Canada. Ford of Canada is a >$10 billion revenue entity with a strong track record of leadership in key segments like the important Full Size Pickup segment. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in multiples disciplines in the corporate finance environment and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).
• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance leadership experience

Other Qualifications

• Ability to define the role broadly with a willingness to jump into any problem to reduce waste and expense, and achieve cost targets
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, attention to details, and process improvement mindset
• Experience developing forecasts, budgets, business plans and variance analyses
• Strong collaborative/inter-personal skills with the ability to work independently and maintain healthy relationships with cross functional teams
• Critical thinking on complex business issues with an ability to articulate viewpoints
• Proven ability to partner with operating teams to drive and monitor performance, while also developing strategic plans and influencing senior leaders to ensure optimal performance and results

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the Ford of Canada Leadership Team
• Develop and implement strategic business plans by providing financial guidance on key business decisions, market opportunities, competitive landscape, and operational challenges
• Act as a thought leader for scenario planning and risk mitigation by providing analytical insight and perspective to senior management
• Develop optimum forecast and business plan to deliver profit/cash flow and vehicle sales/share target
• Develop and execute net revenue strategies to maximize long term profitability, including optimization of key physical drivers
• Proactively assess new business opportunities and their impact to financial and business goals
• Provide leadership to the Ford of Canada finance team in areas including profit analysis, pricing and marketing, and financial services, constantly raising the bar of expectation and developing a world class organization
• Drive modernization/transformation efforts across the Finance team to support the business effectively and proactively