Finance Analyst supporting Product Development Finance functions at Ford. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicle profitability and financial targets are met.
Responsibilities
Provide financial analysis and reporting support, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Partner closely with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Purchasing, Cost Estimating, Manufacturing, Marketing, Program Teams, and Finance to gather data, develop insights, and support decision-making
Support the development of financial targets and track program performance against key financial objectives
Assist with supplier sourcing and cost optimization activities in partnership with Purchasing, Engineering, and Cost Estimating
Support vehicle and/or component target setting processes, cost workshops, and profitability improvement initiatives
Develop and evaluate business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decisions
Provide financial support for milestone reporting, cycle plan studies, approval papers, and other program deliverables
Track and report latest financial status, including costs, investments, risks, and opportunities
Prepare presentations and communicate financial results and recommendations to operating teams and Finance leadership
Leverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, and other AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting, visualization, and process efficiency
Support ad hoc analysis, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives as business needs evolve
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred, especially in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
Finance 1-5+ yr experience required with strong analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, use of AI Tools (EG Power BI) to create process efficiencies
Product Development Finance experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including being comfortable presenting to operating management
Detail-oriented self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional partners
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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