Finance Specialist - Controlling Main System Teams

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:

• Monitor VSI (forecasted status) vs. target related to total product business case per main system and streamline financial reporting and analyses to teams
• Leverage data to highlight key areas where business can reduce costs
• Identify process inefficiencies or bottlenecks in main system decision making processes
• Decision making value of up to 1M amount
• Conduct product business case calculations and steer discussions to address financial concerns and recommendations for implementation
• Ensure project decisions are delivered on-time to meet product development process (PEP) timing guidelines for on-time SOP delivery
• Work with cross-functional teams to manage product development targets, ensuring adherence to target constraints
• Prepare working packages for finance related topics because of main system discussions
• Administration of main controlling system FAKIS
• Central contact to VW AG IT administration
• Conduct ad-hoc scenarios upon request for strategic topics

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan. 
• This role requires 4 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role may 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.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 1 - 10% of the time. Passport required.

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: 

• Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ Years of Experience Finance or other relevant experience (Project Steering, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, etc.)
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to accurately compile, translate, and present financial information in a clear concise manner, often in PowerPoint, to leadership and a broad audience including non-finance professionals
• Implement a solution-oriented approach for main project issues through cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical and data visualization skill (Excel advanced proficiency, including but not limited to: financial modeling, macro generation, business case evaluation, scenario & sensitivity analysis and PowerBI)
• Knowledge of business process management and organization
• Knowledge of automotive technology and market (component cost, production, market trends and strategies, automotive process knowledge, cost market strategy, portfolio strategy)

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

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 = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC9