Manage and control program budgets and forecasts for vehicle development portfolios. Establish cost baselines, track variances, monitor expenditures, support business case financial modeling, and implement cost control processes and reporting to inform program decision-making.
The Senior Program Controller is responsible for the financial management, planning, monitoring and reporting of programs and projects within Vehicle Development. This role ensures effective cost control, budget management and financial governance while providing critical insights to support decision-making across program portfolios.
In this role, you will:
- Develop, manage and maintain program budgets and forecasts
- Establish cost baselines and track variances against approved budgets
- Support business case development and financial modeling for new initiatives
- Monitor program expenditures and ensure spending aligns with approved budgets
- Track actual costs against forecasts and investigate variances
- Implement and maintain cost control processes and tools
Qualifications
- BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
- At least 10 years in Program/Project Financial Management
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Proficiency in Google Sheets and Financial Modeling Methodologies
Bonus Qualifications
- MBA, MS in Finance
- Experience with SAP S/4Hana, Anaplan, Google Docs
- Automotive OEM experience
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