VP Finance

Vice President, Finance | Controlling – Automotive Commercial | SalesSeeking an accomplished Vice President, Finance | Controlling – Automotive Commercial | Sales to build and lead our Commercial Finance & Controlling organization as we prepare for a major commercial launch. This is a rare opportunity to establish a best-in-class finance function from the ground up, partnering directly with executive leadership to shape the financial strategy, governance, and operational performance of a rapidly growing automotive organization.The Commercial Controlling team serves as the financial backbone of the company's commercial operations, providing strategic financial leadership across vehicle sales, retail operations, aftersales, marketing, customer experience, pricing, and commercial profitability. This executive will create the financial operating model, establish governance and reporting frameworks, build high-performing teams, and deliver actionable insights that enable disciplined growth and profitable decision-making.The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, serving as both a trusted business advisor and an independent financial control leader.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline requiredMBA or advanced business degree preferredCPA or CMA designation preferred15+ years of progressive experience in:Commercial FinanceBusiness ControllingFinancial Planning & AnalysisCorporate FinanceSignificant executive leadership experience within the automotive industry or complex consumer-facing organizations.Proven success building and scaling commercial finance organizations.Experience supporting high-growth, transformational, or pre-launch environments.Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and C-suite decision-making.Experience leading large cross-functional finance organizations.Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Business ControllingCost ControllingFinancial GovernanceBudgeting & ForecastingStrategic Financial PlanningFinancial ModelingExecutive ReportingCommercial AnalyticsPerformance ManagementProfitability AnalysisRevenue & Margin OptimizationCapital AllocationSAP S/4HANAManagement ReportingBusiness Intelligence & Financial DashboardsKPI DevelopmentFinancial Process ImprovementExecutive presenceStrategic thinkingCommercial acumenStrong business partnership skillsExceptional financial disciplineData-driven decision makingOrganizational leadershipChange management expertiseHigh emotional intelligenceExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environmentsStrong people development capabilitiesThis role will sit HYBRID in Charlotte, NC.