Finance Director, Warranty

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Finance Director, Warranty

Job ID 67297 Location Dearborn, Michigan Category Finance

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Overview

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

• Job Type: Full time
• Work Type: Hybrid

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The Warranty Finance Director position is critical for driving warranty accounting, budgeting and forecasting, as well as working with our partners across the business including quality, Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD), and Supply Chain to provide financial guidance and drive warranty cost improvements. In this role you will lead the warranty profit analysis, warranty coverages, and warranty Re-aquired Vehicle finance organizations. You will have the opportunity and autonomy to respond quickly to areas of warranty that require further attention and/or a fresh perspective to drive improvement.

• Partner with operating teams to develop aspirational targets to achieve best-in-class quality levels, and identify physicals-based roadmap actions to deliver over the Plan period
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex technical warranty accounting concepts into clear, impactful insights for audiences with varying levels of warranty accounting knowledge
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress, and apply problem-solving approach when metrics off-track to identify recovery actions to ensure delivery of warranty financials
• Develop annual business plans and budgets, and monthly forecasts ensuring operational alignment and buy-in to warranty projections and forecasts, while driving operational warranty cost improvements
• Manage monthly and quarterly warranty close processes, external quarterly earnings messaging, and quarterly external benchmarking analysis
• Ensure adherence to warranty Rules of the Road, accounting guidelines and internal controls governing warranty reserves and expenses
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders in our quality organization, FCSD, finance teams, global data and analytics, and other business units
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, highly engaged team of warranty finance professionals, fostering a culture of business partnering, strong controls, continuous improvement, and agility

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or operations, with strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• 5 years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Prior experience in Quality/Warranty (External)
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Familiarity with digital finance technologies, including AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), advanced analytics, and modern ERP systems
• Proven experience working closely with executive leadership, demonstrating exceptional executive-level stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Superior presentation, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and make compelling recommendations to all levels of the organization.

Even better, you’ll have…

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree.
• Understanding of financial regulatory compliance standards pertaining to warranty such as SOX, IFRS, and GAAP.
• Ability to multi-task, change priorities quickly, manage competing deadlines, and thrive in an evolving environment

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!

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Speak up. We’re listening. At Ford, we believe the right ideas, and the people behind them, can move an entire industry. Here, you'll work with teams who value your voice, push bold ideas forward, and leave a mark that lasts.

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Support designed to go the distance

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

• Health and Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
• Financial and Retirement Programs Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.
• Flexible Vacation and Holidays Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
• Vehicle Discount Program The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.
• Family Growth and Support Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
• Additional Programs Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

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Testimonial

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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