Product Development – Ford Blue Finance Analyst

As a Product Development Finance analyst, you will have the opportunity to deliver on Ford’s Cost and Quality initiatives for future model vehicle programs. This position partners with our Product Development team (Cost Estimating, Engineering, Purchasing, Powertrain) to source parts and address changes in future model vehicles. You will be relied upon to provide financial guidance, calculate business cases, and maintain accurate reporting for both material cost and investment on future programs. You will be a trusted business partner and empowered as the Controller for your specific commodities to support the vehicle program.  

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the vehicle target setting process for your commodities (Cost Workshops)  

• Partner with the internal Business Partners (Cost Estimating, Engineering, Purchasing, Powertrain) to source commodities at or better than target. 

• Calculate business cases and perform scenario analysis (e.g., IRR) weighing Ford’s cost of debt vs. projected return. 

• Ensure Program Finances are accurate and report latest material cost, investment, and risks & opportunities for pre-<PA> programs.  

• Present milestone financial status to matched pairs and Finance management. 

You'll have…

• Finance 1-5 yr. experience with strong analytical skills. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, use of AI tools / Power BI to create process efficiencies.  

Even better, you may have…

• MBA Preferred (Finance, Accounting or Economics)
• 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, multi-task in fast paced environment. 
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build relationships with operating partners. 

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.

 

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This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

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.

 

 

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   LI-GM1