Program Financial Control Manager

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

We're looking for a detailed and experienced Program Financial Control Supervisor. This role oversees the financial health of critical programs and projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and control from start to finish. You'll manage financial data in key systems, drive process improvements, lead a team of financial control analysts, and champion technology modernization and automation. You'll also use financial insights to help other GME functions and communicate effectively with senior leadership, including executive-level presence and writing. If you combine deep financial and analytical expertise with manufacturing knowledge, tech savviness, and strong communication/leadership skills, this is for you.

What you'll do...

Controlling Program Financials:

• Review & approve program/project creation (milestones, financials), set up in PFR2 (funding, WERS Concerns).


• Structure projects: Align Skill Teams/Subsystems with intent, monitor funding vs. authorization/commitments.


• Create/Streamline Line Items: Link program to accounting rules, coach teams for efficiency.


• Ensure Purchase Order/Receipt Compliance: Review all transactions against accounting rules, coach teams, troubleshoot errors.


• Manage & Troubleshoot Systems (PFR2, FinDash, iERP, Aurora): Manage project financials, coach users, optimize tools, track PFR2 Issue Resolution KPIs.

Driving Process Improvements & Efficiency:

• Identify cost-saving opportunities & optimize administrative processes (including automation).


• Identify opportunities to assist other GME functions.


• Maintain strong internal controls for spending.

Ensuring Compliance & Policy:

• Ensure financial compliance (accounting, tax, policy).


• Contribute to policy development/implementation.


• Support internal/external audits.

Strategic Benchmarking & Data Initiatives:

• Help build the Business Process for Identifying Internal Benchmarking Metrics.


• Maintain an Internal Best-Practices Library, linked to tools like the Best in Ford Dashboard.


• Use benchmarking data and analytical skills to provide insights that drive improvement across GME.

Fostering Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance & Engineering.


• Communicate financial information effectively to all stakeholders, including executive presentations and written reports.


• Maintain Customer Problem Resolution Guide for user support.

Leading & Developing Your Team:

• Supervise, guide, & monitor financial control analysts.


• Manage team performance (reviews, goals, feedback, development).


• Foster teamwork & manage workload.

Leveraging Technology & Systems:

• Utilize ERP/Financial Systems (Aurora, PFR2, iERP, FinDash).


• Use Data Analysis Tools (Dashboards) for insights.


• Oversee Key Business Tool Modernization (planning, allocation tools).


• Ensure data security.

You'll have... 

• Accounting or Business Degree ((Bachelor’s level degree with 8 years of experience or master’s degree with 5 years of experience))


• Experience applying the Core Expertise and Essential Skills.


• Direct experience with program/project financial control processes (approval, setup, PO/receipt review, system management).


• Experience using financial data for broader organizational insights.


• Experience with ERP/financial systems; specific experience with PFR2, FinDash, iERP, and Aurora is highly advantageous.


• Experience with KPIs and user documentation (creating/maintaining guides).


• Experience with process improvement, automation, or tool modernization projects.


• Ability to communicate and write effectively for executive audiences.

Even better, you may have...

• Strategic manufacturing/engineering finance experience.


• Experience managing tool modernization/automation projects.


• Relevant certifications (CPA, CMA, PMP).


• Prior experience in a supervisory role.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage


• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more


• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more


• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases


• Tuition assistance


• Established and active employee resource groups


• Paid time off for individual and team community service


• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day


• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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