Strategic Vehicle Program Finance Controller

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee program financial control across the vehicle development lifecycle. You will lead KPI analyses, business-case development, and reporting to senior management, partnering with planning, engineering, and operations teams to maximize profitability.

The role requires 8+ years of finance experience, strong Excel and presentation skills, and a proactive, change-ready mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8+ years of finance/accounting experience.
• Experience 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Financial analysis

KPI analysis

Excel proficiency

Budgeting & forecasting

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Stellantis Auburn is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee program financial control across the vehicle development lifecycle. You will lead KPI analyses, business-case development, and reporting to senior management, partnering with planning, engineering, and operations teams to maximize profitability.

The role requires 8+ years of finance experience, strong Excel and presentation skills, and a proactive, change-ready mindset.