Lead, TPL –Cost & Governance
Core
Lead program execution, cost calculations, and financial governance for the entire vehicle program to ensure delivery within cost and quality targets. (via careerplan.io/jobs/5163663007-lead-tpl-cost-governance-at-scoutmotors)
Role type
Senior IC program finance lead (automotive)
Builds
Electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs
Domain
Automotive industry + Program Finance
Required skills
bottom-up cost estimation, budget management, financial forecasting, variance analysis, risk assessment, stakeholder accountability, resource allocation, financial reporting, data-driven decision-making, AI literacy
Preferred skills
automotive controlling, PMP certification, Agile/hybrid development, EV architectures, software-defined vehicles
Technologies
Advanced Excel, AI-enabled analytics tools, generative AI
Responsibilities
Lead bottom-up cost calculations across vehicle system teams; assess and validate budget requests; consolidate and communicate approved budgets; drive cost forecasting and track actual spend; perform budget risk assessments; enforce financial governance and accountability; support resource allocation decisions; monitor progress against Top Goals and KPIs; identify cost-driven risks and trade-offs; drive cross-functional alignment on financial assumptions; support preparation of financial reporting and leadership materials; act as central coordination point for cost and governance topics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
