Sr. Manager Product Portfolio and R&D Controlling

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Lead and support team of specialists in compiling & reporting product portfolio including development, procurement, manufacturing costs to target in tandem with volume, pricing, material cost, and other project costs to secure top financial targets including, but not limited to, return on sales, NPV, ROI, and funding requirements 
• Steer financial agreements for allocations, licensing, and all module topics with VW AG counterparts  
• Coordinate milestone activities and timing for product controlling team to ensure financial deadlines are proactively achieved & SOP remains on target  
• Maintain hat and platform categorization of project through Cash Registry 
• Lead & provide recommendations to accessories business activities with main interface from finance to consolidate return on sales portfolio and track target achieved 
• Support coordination across R&D, Design, Product Marketing, Quality NOVI, and Product Management controlling activities to ensure delivery of budgetary goals per annum & forecasts are submitted according to deadlines to maintain credibility with VW stakeholders as well as accounting requirements are met 
• Provides financial recommendations to support investment decisions up to 10M EUR per decision & main committee representative to support VP 
• Supports launch / pre-series activities between MST LF and SOP+3 to ensure sufficient funding & stable launch 
• Coordinate planning rounds activities as lead for product finance interface 
• Support AKO investment tracking processes & target transfer processes 
• Promote automated digitalization efforts for efficiency by introducing fast-tracked systems for data compilation and reporting 
• Coordinate continuous process flow & communication as interface to VW AG 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• 10+ years of finance experience or 6+ years of relevant financial product steering/controlling 
• Knowledge in different automotive technology and market topics (production and material cost, market trends and strategies, automotive process knowledge, cost market strategy, portfolio strategy) 
• Strong skills in leading decision making cross functional teams 
• Excellent presentation skills to executives and board 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including, but not limited to: financial modeling, business case creation, scenario & sensitivity analysis, and lookback evaluation 
• An aptitude to accurately compile, translate, and present financial information in a clear succinct manner, often in PowerPoint, to a broad audience including to non-finance professionals 
• Knowledge of the automotive industry 
• Experience working in an international setting 
• Knowledge of VW Group processes (PEP) 
• Experience with Finance Enterprise Resource Programs (e.g. SAP) 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Internal leveling code: M7