Product Line Manager: Billing, Accounts Receivables & Intercompany Accounting

Ford Motor Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company seeks a seasoned Product Line Leader to drive the technology product line supporting Billing, AR and Intercompany Accounting. You will define strategy, guide delivery, and manage cross-functional partnerships with Finance, Tax and external vendors.

The role requires strong experience in ERP solutions, global delivery, and leading large-scale transformations across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in information technology, enterprise applications or tech-enabled transformation.
• 5+ years in Finance/Accounting processes and tech, esp. AR, Billing, Vehicle Invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and priorities for global accounting-related products.
• Lead global product teams across regions (US, APAC).
• Partner with Finance/Accounting leaders to roadmap and invest in the portfolio.
• Ensure delivery using Agile practices and sound governance.

Skills

Product management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP platforms

Job description

This role leads the global technology product line supporting Billing, Accounts Receivable and Intercompany Accounting, including vehicle invoicing and vehicle lifecycle-related processes.

The Product Line Leader will define product strategy and priorities, guide product teams, oversee delivery and operational performance, and manage the portfolio's financial commitments. The role requires strong partnership with Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, Tax and technology stakeholders, as well as software vendors and implementation partners.

The successful candidate will combine product and technology leadership with strong Finance and Accounting process knowledge and experience delivering large-scale enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions.

Key Areas Of Scope Include

• Develop and align product strategy with Global Accounting and Finance priorities.
• Lead the continued evolution and maturity of a product-driven operating model.
• Ensure products and solutions can respond effectively to changing legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop a diverse global product organisation across the United States and Asia-Pacific regions.
• Establish effective supplier partnerships to support global delivery.
• Manage relationships with enterprise software and implementation partners, including SAP, Oracle or comparable ERP platforms.
• Drive integration across Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Intercompany Accounting and indirect taxation processes.
• Provide end-to-end leadership for the Billing, Accounts Receivable and Intercompany Accounting product portfolio.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting leaders to prioritise business demand, establish product roadmaps and define investment priorities.
• Establish strategic direction and guide multiple product and delivery teams across the portfolio.
• Ensure effective delivery using Agile practices and product management principles.
• Oversee application, programme and project financials and ensure agreed budget and portfolio targets are achieved.
• Guide technical and functional solutions in accordance with enterprise architecture, security, technology and governance standards.
• Identify portfolio, delivery and operational risks, assess their business impact and establish appropriate mitigation plans.
• Establish effective partnerships with senior business leaders, technology teams, software vendors, system integrators and other suppliers.
• Lead major ERP transformation initiatives, including integration across Billing, Accounts Receivable and Intercompany Accounting.
• Manage and develop direct reports through coaching, performance management, career development and succession planning.
• Build sustainable global product teams with appropriate functional, technical and delivery capabilities.
• Ensure product roadmaps account for relevant financial reporting, tax, electronic invoicing and regulatory requirements across global markets.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, enterprise applications or technology-enabled business transformation.
• 5+ years of experience with Finance and Accounting processes and technology, with substantial exposure to Accounts Receivable, Billing, Vehicle Invoicing and/or related financial processes.
• Experience leading large-scale, global enterprise applications through implementation, operation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-functional teams and partnering with external suppliers or system integrators.
• Strong understanding of product management and Agile delivery practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior business stakeholder relationships and aligning technology priorities with business outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and succinctly to senior leadership.
• Strong financial and commercial management skills, including experience managing application, programme or portfolio budgets.
• Experience identifying and managing operational, programme and technology risks.

Preferred/Desired

• Experience delivering large-scale ERP transformation programmes, particularly SAP implementations.
• Experience with SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Experience with vehicle invoicing and/or vehicle lifecycle processes, particularly within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge or implementation experience in intercompany accounting and settlement processes.
• Experience with revenue recognition solutions such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR).
• Experience implementing SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC), including electronic invoicing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience working in a product-driven organisation.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or a comparable enterprise Agile framework.