Finance & Business Transformation Lead

Finance & Business Transformation Lead

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries:
Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role

Description:

This position is a career level 20P+ and is located in Reston, VA with a role classification of Hybrid. The role has two main functions:
First, the position of TOFC is leading the BUGATTI RIMAC team through a max. 3-year process of transitioning out of VWGoA and to plan, build, and implement all administrative, legal, and financial functions to assure world-class NAR operations of   under New Co. Within this process, the TOFC will closely collaborate with  's NAR leadership team as well as the CEO office of VWGoA through a transition process forming   New Co in NAR.

This will include:
Phase 1:
Identification of all required vehicle certification, importation, and general administrative functions/operations that are necessary to compliantly certify, import, and sell   products in the US and Canada. Phase 2:
Identification and assessment of options to establish and operate a world class importer organization for   in the North American Market. Phase 3:
Assessment of above mentioned required vehicle certification, importation, and G&A functions as well as evaluating various options and alternatives to create New Co operations. Phase 4:
Implement and build all import- and operations-relevant areas to formalize and grow a North American Regional Importer Organization. Second, design and develop all necessary components for a cohesive financial planning and reporting system for Bugatti and Rimac of the Americas as well as to create a successful and sustainable finance business model for Bugatti and Rimac of the Americas to operate in the America-Canada markets.

The identification of KPI and strategic processes through the analysis of operations costs and revenues determine the effectiveness of the spending and the exploration of business opportunity. The role is responsible for the financial statements & compliance checks for both NSCs in North America (Bugatti and Rimac US/CAN). Consequently, the role manages the finance processes on a consistent basis in conjunction with the COO:
Forecasting, Budgeting- and Planning Round process, ongoing cost analysis, cost and revenues optimization, standard reporting procedures to VWGoA, Bugatti and Rimac of the Americas, Bugatti Rimac d.o.o., managing auditing processes, preparing Financial Reviews with HQ, managing dealer margin payments (KPI) as well as supporting functional areas in managing project spend approval and procurement/legal processes. The TOFC will also serve as the general administrative lead of   NAR responsible for all teams' administrative inquiries.

Possible Tasks within this Role:
Transition Office Leadership (40%) Identification of Transition-relevant functions and operational areas across VWGoA. Assessment of optimal future solutions for operations-critical areas under New Co. Identification and implementation for new, future solutions under New Co. Communications across BUGATTI SAS, BUGATTI NAR, and VWGoA. Design & Development of Bugatti and Rimac Financial & Business Reporting Framework (10%) Design all relevant financial statements for both Bugatti and Rimac US/CAN under New Co.

Integrate Bugatti Rimac d.o.o.'s annual budget- and long-term business planning process into Bugatti and Rimac of the Americas under New Co. Monthly Controlling & Approvals 10% Provides analysis, appraisals, and recommendations on cost optimization within operations. Approves and initiates chargeback requests to other National Sales Companies. Forecasting & Reporting 10% Responsible for managing the overall forecasting process. Utilizes SAP for financial analysis and reconciliation of accounts on a monthly basis.

Provides ongoing analysis and reporting on overall…