Product Line Manager - Billing and Accounts Receivable

Ford Motor; Chennai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor is seeking a Product Line Manager for Billing, Accounts Receivable and Intercompany Accounting to lead a global technology product line, shaping strategy and priorities across ERP platforms and related accounting processes. This role requires strong collaboration with Finance, Tax, and technology stakeholders to drive delivery and governance.

The candidate will steer cross-functional teams across regions, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of IT/ERP transformation experience.
• Leadership of global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of product management and Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy for Billing, AR and Intercompany Accounting across global markets.
• Guide product teams, oversee delivery and performance against portfolio targets.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting and technology stakeholders to align priorities.
• Drive ERP transformation initiatives including integration across Billing, AR, Intercompany AR and related processes.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure governance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Product management

Agile delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Product Line Manager: Billing, Accounts Receivables & Intercompany Accounting

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.

Experience Level Mid Level