Model Controller

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing coverage

Family building benefit

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis drives financial accountability within the Vehicle Product Team, overseeing industrial, commercial, and product inputs. You will build financial business cases, manage KPI analyses, and present positions to senior management to support product decisions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across Planning, Engineering, and operations, with a focus on profitability and continuous process improvements in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 8+ years of finance/accounting experience.
• Experience in business case analysis and NPV.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Budgeting, forecasting, capex, financial trend analysis.
• Experience presenting to senior management.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-motivated with leadership and change management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own program financial control from approval to SOP.
• Prepare financial business cases using KPI analysis.
• Report program financial position to senior management.
• Compile vehicle margin inputs including costs and investments.
• Develop and standardize program financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

NPV modeling

Budgeting

Capital expenditure

Presentation skills

Cross-functional

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Within the Vehicle Product Team, employees have the financial controllership responsibility over Industrial, Commercial, & Product Inputs. The group supports the operations teams by providing financial analysis to support product decisions. A core function of the organization is the preparation of financial business cases using KPI analysis to project Vehicle Programs viability. In this group, you will learn the vehicle product development process as well as the management process throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Complete program financial control from the approval to its SOP; financial business case consolidation, KPI analysis, GCR and AOI% reporting and tracking
• Communicating the program financial position to senior management and other functional operating teams
• Compiling vehicle margin inputs including revenue, variable and fixed cost, volumes, and corresponding investment to ensure proper business case development
• Profitability reporting, developing, and maintaining program financial control reporting and standardization practices; collaborate with Planning, Engineering, and other operating groups to optimize investment and maximize profitability
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Program Financial Management, and completing ad-hoc reporting or special projects, as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related fields
• A minimum of 8 years of finance/accounting experience
• Experience in supporting decision making in business case analysis with analytical skills such as net present value
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Teams
• Prior experience in budget/forecasting, capital expenditure investment, comparative financial analysis, financial trend analysis, application of accounting principles, or program management
• Prior experience developing financial presentations for senior management review
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work well with International and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to successfully manage change
• Ability to multi-task and adapt easily to change, including prioritization of assignments
• Strong leadership and presentation skills
• Results-Oriented: Must possess the ability to plan, develop, implement, and measure results
• Work well on broad based and diverse teams, both as a team member and team lead
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a self-starter

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

EOE / Disability / Veteran