Finance Manager, Supplier Risk at Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

268300.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, KPI Architecture, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Accounting, Risk Management, Executive Reporting, Cross-functional Partnership, Team Management, Data Storytelling, Legal Literacy, Supply Chain Finance

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution. In this position... As the Manager of Global SRM Finance, you will be the architect of Ford’s financial strategy for managing supply chain disruptions. You will lead a newly transformed global organization of 10 professionals (3 supervisors and 7 analysts) dedicated to a dual-mission strategy: Proactive Risk Identification and Active Distressed Supplier Case Management. You will play a pivotal role in Ford’s Supplier Risk Management transformation, moving the organization from a reactive posture to a predictive one, ensuring production stability and safeguarding Ford’s financial interests across the global supply base. What you'll do... Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Lead the departmental shift into two specialized workstreams: a Proactive team focused on early-warning indicators and an Active team focused on managing high-impact distressed supplier cases. Executive Reporting & KPI Architecture: Design and implement a comprehensive reporting tools to provide senior management with high-visibility updates. You will define the metrics that measure team effectiveness, global supplier health trends, and the financial impact of risk mitigation efforts. Legal & Restructuring Governance: Serve as the primary finance lead in the review and negotiation of complex legal documents related to supplier restructurings and accommodations. You will evaluate accommodation agreements and other related documents to ensure Ford’s financial and operational interests are protected. Flawless Financial Reporting: Hold direct responsibility for the end-to-end integrity of SRM financial reporting. You will ensure that all accounting requirements, accruals, journal entries, and quarterly submissions (e.g. CaR reporting) are managed flawlessly and in full compliance with corporate standards. Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the primary Finance partner to the Supply Chain Operating Team. You will be responsible for defining and maintaining the Roles & Responsibilities (R&R) between Finance and Operations to ensure seamless execution during supplier disruptions. Proactive Risk Framework: Oversee the development of "Future State" tools, including AI-driven monitoring, standardized risk toolkits, and financial review protocols to identify "trigger events" before they result in production risk, and develop actionable strategies for executive leadership. Global Team Management: Provide direct leadership and career development for a global team of 3 LL6 Supervisors and 7 GSR analysts, ensuring consistent methodology and execution across all regions. You'll have... Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in Finance, with a proven track record in leadership roles. Strong Financial Acumen: Deep expertise in financial analysis and familiarity with corporate accounting principles. Data-Driven Storytelling: Proven ability to develop executive-level KPIs and synthesize complex data into clear, high-impact presentations for senior leadership. Contractual Literacy: Proven ability to interpret and provide strategic input on complex legal contracts and restructuring agreements. Influencing Skills: Exceptional ability to align cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Purchasing, Operations) on a unified strategy during high-pressure crises. Even better, you may have... MBA or comparable degree. Experience in Kaizen or Lean methodology to drive process optimization. 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK2

Responsibilities

Lead the global financial strategy for managing supply chain disruptions by overseeing proactive risk identification and active distressed supplier case management. Responsible for executive reporting, legal review of restructuring agreements, and ensuring the integrity of SRM financial reporting.