Program Finance Lead, Divergent Technologies

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a product development or program finance role within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and how financial metrics align to engineering and program milestones
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis at program, portfolio, and departmental levels
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization

Desirable

• The Program Finance Lead is responsible for leading the financial planning, control, and reporting for Czinger Vehicles’ vehicle programs
• Acting as the primary finance business partner to Product Development, this role ensures that program budgets are robust, forecasts are accurate, risks and opportunities are clearly identified, and decision-making is grounded in sound financial analysis
• The role will also play a key part in scenario modelling and portfolio-level planning, providing the Executive Leadership Team with the insights needed to adjust the business model and optimize the annual portfolio plan
• Program Financial Leadership: Own the full financial lifecycle for assigned vehicle programs, from business case creation to program closeout
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop, manage, and update program budgets, including capital, engineering, and material costs, aligned to program timing and scope
• Cost Tracking & Control: Implement rigorous actuals vs. forecast tracking, ensuring accountability at cost-center and functional levels
• Scenario Modelling & Strategic Planning: Build and run financial models to test alternative program, product, and investment scenarios, informing adjustments to the business model and portfolio strategy
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify, quantify, and track cost risks and savings opportunities, working cross-functionally to implement mitigation plans
• Business Case Development: Build and maintain credible program business cases, ensuring alignment with corporate financial targets and investment priorities
• Reporting & Insights: Deliver concise, executive-level financial dashboards and reports, highlighting deviations from plan and recommending corrective actions
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure financial alignment with technical and delivery objectives
• Governance Support: Provide financial input into program milestone reviews, investment approvals, and change-control processes
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements in financial governance, tools, and reporting to increase accuracy and efficiency