Financial Analyst

Ford Global Career Site
Dearborn, MI

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

 

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

 

In this position...

  • As an Enterprise Technology (ET) Financial Analyst, you will serve as a key partner to the ET team, overseeing month-end close and forecasting processes. 
  • You will collaborate with ET Directors to review finance scorecards and play a critical role in spending decisions, including year-over-year cost analysis for software and service contracts.
  • Additionally, you will develop business cases to prioritize investments and work with ET operations to provide data-driven scenarios and business planning insights.

What you'll do...

 

  • Manage Month-End Close & Forecasting: Lead the month-end closing process and develop comprehensive financial forecasts to ensure alignment with corporate objectives

  • Ensure Accounting Accuracy: Apply expertise in GAAP principles, specifically regarding prepaids and accruals, to maintain the integrity of financial statements

  • Support Regulatory Filings: Contribute critical financial data and analysis for quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) SEC filings

  • Senior Leadership Collaboration: Partner with ET Directors and senior leadership to conduct monthly financial reviews and develop performance scorecards that drive departmental accountability

  • Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning: Work closely with ET Operations to build robust financial models and "what-if" scenarios to support agile forecasting and decision-making

  • Investment Optimization: Develop and evaluate business cases to prioritize capital investments and ensure a high return on investment (ROI)

  • Procurement Oversight: Provide financial oversight of purchase orders within Ariba, ensuring adherence to established financial thresholds and corporate policies

  • Cost Variance Analysis: Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Purchasing teams to analyze year-over-year cost trends for global service and software contracts

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