Finance Controller — Lean Manufacturing & Digital Transformation

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Competitive retirement plans

Stock/Equity incentives

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a North America Powertrain & Stamping Controller to serve as a strategic financial partner to manufacturing leadership. You will translate data into actionable operating strategies, drive profitability, and champion continuous improvement across facilities.

You will lead a finance team, present insights to execs, and help shape plant strategy, budget, and capital decisions.

Qualifications

• Executive-level strategy formulation and business case development.
• Leadership of large, diverse finance teams (10+ years).
• Cross-functional teamwork with strategic business partnering.
• Advanced analytics capability and digital automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Build business cases and cost roadmaps to reduce operational waste.
• Collaborate with plant operations/controllers to guide financial decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and closing across North American facilities.
• Lead financial architecture and internal controls.
• Champion and implement modern data tools to streamline finance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional partnering

Strategic business partnering

Advanced analytics

Industry knowledge

Education

MBA in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a North America Powertrain & Stamping Controller to serve as a strategic financial partner to manufacturing leadership. You will translate data into actionable operating strategies, drive profitability, and champion continuous improvement across facilities.

You will lead a finance team, present insights to execs, and help shape plant strategy, budget, and capital decisions.