Ford Motor Company

EPLM Finance Leader

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $218K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, or a business-oriented field.
  • 5+ years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, strategy, or business analytics, ideally within the automotive or technology sectors.
  • Understanding of marketing and sales processes is beneficial.
  • Experience in product development and yield management can enhance your candidacy.
  • An advanced degree like an MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead competitive price benchmarking to inform strategic pricing decisions.
  • Develop and execute go-to-market pricing strategies for new and existing products.
  • Act as the revenue lead for future product programs, ensuring optimal performance from concept to launch.
  • Manage forecasting processes for product mix and rates, providing insights for business planning.
  • Conduct ad hoc financial analysis related to revenue optimization and financial close.
  • Lead specialized projects that offer analytical insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment on pricing strategies and business objectives.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave with new parent ramp-up programs.
  • Family building benefits including adoption and fertility treatments.
  • Employee vehicle discount program for employees and their families.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Active employee resource groups for community and networking.
  • Paid time off for individual and community service activities.
  • Generous paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year.
  • Options for additional vacation time through purchase.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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...
  • 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.
  • Report to the CFO of one of our 4 segments: Truck, Utilities, Enthusiast and Lincoln.
  • M&S Finance is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Pricing Lead to play a critical role in shaping our competitive market position and driving revenue growth in a dynamic marketplace.
  • This strategic position will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive pricing strategies for one or more vehicles, ensuring Ford remains competitive, delivers exceptional value to our customers, and achieves our financial targets.
  • You'll be at the forefront of our business, directly impacting our profitability and market leadership.


Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Competitive Price Benchmarking: Lead comprehensive and continuous competitive price benchmarking efforts. This includes in-depth analysis of competitor pricing models, product offerings, market trends, and customer willingness-to-pay to inform strategic pricing decisions across our portfolio.
  • Go-to-Market Price Strategy Development: Develop, define, and execute robust go-to-market pricing strategies for new and existing Ford products, services, and software solutions. Collaborate extensively with product development, sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure pricing strategies are aligned with overall business objectives and market realities.
  • Forward Model Revenue Lead: Serve as the critical revenue lead for future product programs and forward models. Provide strategic financial leadership and input on volume, mix, and rate assumptions, ensuring new offerings are positioned for optimal revenue generation and profitability from concept to launch.
  • Forecast Management (Mix & Rates): Own and optimize the forecasting processes for product mix and rates. Develop and manage forecasting models, ensuring accuracy and providing actionable insights to senior leadership for strategic business planning and resource allocation.
  • Ad Hoc Financial Close Analysis: Conduct timely and insightful ad hoc financial analysis related to the financial close process. Identify key variances, trends, and opportunities for revenue optimization, providing clear explanations and recommendations to management.
  • Specialized Ad Hoc Projects: Lead and execute targeted ad hoc projects that provide deep analytical insights to support strategic decision-making. Examples of such projects may include: Equipment-Adjusted Pricing Comparisons: Detailed analysis of pricing strategies accounting for various equipment configurations and their impact on value perception and profitability.
  • Capacity Studies: In-depth assessment of supply and demand dynamics, and their potential influence on pricing elasticity and market positioning.
  • Price Band Reviews: Comprehensive evaluations of existing price bands and tiers to optimize product segmentation, customer targeting, and revenue capture.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively collaborate, influence, and build strong relationships with diverse operating partners across various functions (e.g., product development, sales, marketing, finance, engineering).
  • In-depth Business Analysis: Demonstrated expertise in conducting rigorous, in-depth business analysis. You're capable of synthesizing complex market factors, economic indicators, competitive intelligence, and internal data to derive strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Initiative & Proactiveness: A strong sense of initiative and a proactive mindset. You possess the ability to identify critical business needs, define complex problems, and independently initiate and drive solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You don't wait to be told what to do; you find and create your own impactful work.
  • Thought Leadership: Proven thought leadership capabilities. You're not afraid to challenge the status quo, bring innovative ideas to complex pricing and revenue challenges, and guide strategic discussions with senior stakeholders.
  • Forecasting Expertise: Advanced forecasting skills, with extensive experience in developing, managing, and refining complex financial models for revenue, product mix, and rates. Proficiency with relevant analytical tools and software is essential.
  • Genuine Interest in Market Dynamics: A genuine intellectual curiosity and passion for understanding market dynamics, competitive landscapes, customer behavior, and macroeconomic trends within the commercial vehicle, automotive, or related technology/services industries. You love figuring out "why."


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, or a business centered degree
  • Helpful Internal Experience: Marketing & Sales, PD, Manufacturing, Yield Management
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in pricing, financial analysis, strategy, business analytics, or a related commercial role, preferably within the automotive, commercial vehicle, or technology sectors.


Even better, you may have...
  • Experience spanning both finance and marketing
  • An advanced degree such as an MBA or master's

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 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

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: New Hire Benefits

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Ford Motor Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

Work You’ll Do

At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

Ford’s commitment to excellence is why we are a leader in the automotive sector. We offer a variety of career paths, from engineering to marketing, all designed to foster professional and personal growth. Our team benefits from Ford’s commitment to professional development and networking opportunities, ensuring that every team member can reach their full potential.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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