Finance Manager - Pensions

Company: ZF Group
Location: Northville
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

About the Position As the Finance Manager - Pensions, reporting to the Senior Manager of Pensions World, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and managing global retirement programs. You’ll lead efforts in pension and retiree medical plan design, vendor oversight, and regulatory compliance, while driving accurate IFRS reporting across all regions. From supporting M&A due diligence to managing audits and third-party administrators, you’ll ensure benefits are delivered efficiently and strategically—making a meaningful impact across the organization. What You Can Look Forward to As Finance Manager for Pensions: Managing consultants and HR Managers to effectuate harmonization of Pension Plans including Plan design, vendor selection and administration in accordance with governance principles established by the Corporate Pension Committee (CPC). The management of US Retiree Medical Obligations – working with consultants to propose and implement changes aimed at reducing obligations as well as ongoing administration. The management of third-party administrators to ensure the delivery of retiree medical benefits and cost effectiveness of providing such benefits. The Preparation of proposals relative to changes to pension plan design changes for submission to the CPC for approval. On a monthly basis, ensuring that Pension & OPEB (other post-employment benefits) obligations for all countries are recorded in in accordance with IFRS. Actively participating in the collection and delivery of information for M&A projects on an as needed basis. Providing direction to external auditors relative to their audits of the various pension plans and related regulatory filings. Your Profile as Finance Manager for Pensions: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA designation preferred. 8 years of experience in finance and accounting. Operation and governance of employee benefit plans preferred. Strong background in accounting for global benefit plans, as well as an understanding of key financial metrics related to the Company‘s overall business performance. Firm understanding & ability to prepare deliverables to management. Ability to quickly understand the overall business in order to effectively create and manage project teams from various divisions (Finance, HR, etc.). Strong ability to organize, communicate and execute projects from inception to finalization. SAP Experience preferred Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. What We Offer at ZF Northville: A supportive collaborative team environment Annual Incentive Plan Paid Vacation Personal Time 401k Plan Health Care Benefits Paid Holidays Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement A strong diversity culture Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). If You Require Any Form of Visa Sponsorship or Any Immigration Support Now or In the Future, Please Do Not Apply. Be part of our ZF team as Finance Manager - Pensions and apply now! Contact Gabriela Palacio Diversity Commitment: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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