The posting
Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
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 controlling activities for assigned vehicle main systems, including target setting, forecasting, cost tracking, and business-case evaluation.
- Monitor VSI forecast status against approved targets and the overall product business case, identify deviations, and initiate appropriate countermeasures.
- Provide transparent financial reporting, variance analyses, and decision-ready recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Independently conduct complex product business-case calculations, scenario analyses, sensitivity analyses, and financial evaluations for strategic product decisions.
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities and work with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Program Management to develop feasible implementation plans.
- Assess the financial impact, risks, and opportunities of technical changes, sourcing decisions, volume assumptions, timing changes, and other product-related decisions.
- Prepare financial decision packages for topics with significant business impact and guide cross-functional stakeholders through the decision-making process.
- Challenge financial assumptions and ensure recommendations are supported by reliable data, clear documentation, and sound financial logic.
- Ensure financial and commercial decisions are completed in alignment with Product Development Process (PEP) milestones and support on-time Start of Production.
- Lead the financial workstream for selected strategic or cross-functional initiatives.
- Identify process inefficiencies and bottlenecks within main-system decision-making and controlling processes and lead improvement activities.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for Main System Controlling processes, reporting standards, and financial methodologies.
- Assume key-user and functional-administration responsibilities for the FAKIS controlling system and act as central business contact for Volkswagen Group IT.
- Support system enhancements, functional testing, data-quality improvements, user documentation, and standardized reporting solutions.
- Develop and maintain advanced Excel, Power BI, scenario, and automation tools that improve financial transparency and management decision-making.
- Provide guidance, knowledge transfer, and functional support to specialists and other team members.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and strategic scenarios in response to changing business requirements.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in 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 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.
- Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 1-10% of the time. Valid driver's license required. 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, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related technical or commercial field. Master’s degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
- Years of Experience: Typically 5 or more years of relevant professional experience in product controlling, project controlling, automotive finance, engineering finance, purchasing, production, or a comparable field.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clear recommendations to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing complex financial topics and advising cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of product controlling, financial modeling, business-case evaluation, forecasting, target tracking, and variance analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial models, scenario and sensitivity analyses, complex formulas, data structures, and automation.
- Experience with Power BI or comparable data-visualization and reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of business-process management, process optimization, and financial governance.
- Solid understanding of automotive product-development processes, component costs, sourcing decisions, production processes, investment requirements, market trends, and portfolio strategies.
- Ability to understand technical concepts and evaluate their financial impact.
- Strong stakeholder-management, facilitation, and influencing skills, including the ability to challenge assumptions constructively and drive topics toward decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams and provide functional guidance without formal personnel responsibility.
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 = $100,000.00 - $125,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC8
Notice to applicants:
- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
