Finance Analyst, Product Development

Ford Global Career Site
Dearborn, MI

In this position... 

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to support Product Development Finance across key areas of the business, including Vehicle Programs, Powertrain Systems and/or Electrical Systems. In this role, you will help manage financial targets, support sourcing and cost-related decisions, analyze business cases, and provide reporting and insights to help programs achieve profitability goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, solving complex business problems, and contributing to the success of world-class products.

What you'll do...

  • 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
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