Financial Analyst, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will…

• Be a part of an agile team that will deliver advanced technology that drives the future
• Help create a culture of trust, accountability, and diversity of thought 
• Be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry 

Position Summary:

This position provides an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic Finance Team that uses data-driven influence to drive achievement of Corporate goals and objectives.  In this position, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate analytical expertise to support finance, accounting and operating management. 

• Fostering proactive collaboration with key stakeholders including accounting, finance, operations (manufacturing, procurement, transportation), engineering, legal, and IT, to develop robust physical-based financial analysis
• Supporting critical financial deliverables including daily operational reporting, comprehensive monthly close and forecast processes, and adhoc financial efficiency analysis to identify performance gaps, mitigate risks and uncover opportunities for improvement 
• Supporting daily financial operations which include: 
• Developing and refining physicals-based forecasts to support critical decision-making and strategic planning initiatives
• Providing real-time, impactful key performance measures to operations (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Supporting development of Annual Budget and Multi-Year Business Plan with business partners which includes:
• Physicals-based plans to deliver cost targets and optimize resource allocation
• “Should cost” assessments to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and drive the budget process 
• Maintaining effective internal controls and financial procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance
• Adopting and facilitating the use of advanced financial models and analytical tools to enable increased cost efficiency and overall delivery of financial responsibilities
• Supporting the implementation of business processes and collaborating cross-functionally to validate with new business systems
• Developing and refining physicals-based forecasts to support critical decision-making and strategic planning initiatives
• Providing real-time, impactful key performance measures to operations (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Physicals-based plans to deliver cost targets and optimize resource allocation
• “Should cost” assessments to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and drive the budget process 
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards coupled with internal control mindset
• Proficiency with financial and accounting software, ERP systems and MS Office; Preferable advanced Excel skills along with knowledge of other analytical tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI etc) 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex business processes with high level of attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work with large data sets
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and budgeting with financial modeling skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well across multiple functions, and willing team player; ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization; Strong presenter
• Self-Starter and willing learner who is well organized and able to manage concurrent projects

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

This position is a salary grade 5-8.

• For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 
• https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
• Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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