Product Line Manager: Billing, Accounts Receivables & Intercompany Accounting

Job Title: Product Line Manager: Billing, Accounts Receivables & Intercompany Accounting Company: Ford Motor Company Job Category: SAP FICO Roles & Responsibilities: This role leads the global technology product line supporting Billing, Accounts Receivable and Intercompany Accounting, including vehicle invoicing and vehicle lifecycle\-related processes. The Product Line Leader will define product strategy and priorities, guide product teams, oversee delivery and operational performance, and manage the portfolio's financial commitments. The role requires strong partnership with Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, Tax and technology stakeholders, as well as software vendors and implementation partners. Key Areas Of Scope Include * Develop and align product strategy with Global Accounting and Finance priorities. * Lead the continued evolution and maturity of a product\-driven operating model. * Ensure products and solutions can respond effectively to changing legal, regulatory and compliance requirements. * Lead, coach and develop a diverse global product organisation across the United States and Asia\-Pacific regions. * Establish effective supplier partnerships to support global delivery. * Manage relationships with enterprise software and implementation partners, including SAP, Oracle or comparable ERP platforms. * Drive integration across Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Intercompany Accounting and indirect taxation processes. * Provide end\-to\-end leadership for the Billing, Accounts Receivable and Intercompany Accounting product portfolio. * Partner with Finance and Accounting leaders to prioritise business demand, establish product roadmaps and define investment priorities. * Establish strategic direction and guide multiple product and delivery teams across the portfolio. * Ensure effective delivery using Agile practices and product management principles. * Oversee application, programme and project financials and ensure agreed budget and portfolio targets are achieved. * Guide technical and functional solutions in accordance with enterprise architecture, security, technology and governance standards. * Identify portfolio, delivery and operational risks, assess their business impact and establish appropriate mitigation plans. * Establish effective partnerships with senior business leaders, technology teams, software vendors, system integrators and other suppliers. * Lead major ERP transformation initiatives, including integration across Billing, Accounts Receivable and Intercompany Accounting. * Manage and develop direct reports through coaching, performance management, career development and succession planning. * Build sustainable global product teams with appropriate functional, technical and delivery capabilities. * Ensure product roadmaps account for relevant financial reporting, tax, electronic invoicing and regulatory requirements across global markets. Work Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Availability: Full time

Preferred/Desired: * Experience delivering large\-scale ERP transformation programmes, particularly SAP implementations. * Experience with SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) and Accounts Receivable processes. * Experience with vehicle invoicing and/or vehicle lifecycle processes, particularly within the automotive industry. * Knowledge or implementation experience in intercompany accounting and settlement processes. * Experience with revenue recognition solutions such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR). * Experience implementing SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC), including electronic invoicing requirements across multiple jurisdictions. * Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). * Experience working in a product\-driven organisation. * Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or a comparable enterprise Agile framework. Key Skills: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Salary: Not disclosed