Financial Analyst Ford Motor Company

• 4.0 Sterling Heights, MI Job Details Full-time $65,100
• $166,200 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Presentation software Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Manufacturing company experience Technical Proficiency Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Overview At Ford, you'll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact.

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Job Type:

Full time

Work Type:

On-site We made history and now we work to transform the future

• for our customers, our communities and our families.

You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. 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... We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-energy Plant Financial Analyst to join our team at a pivotal moment as we modernize finance operations through automation, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Working closely with the Plant Controller, this role delivers real-time financial insight to the operating management committee across daily, weekly, and monthly cycles. You'll partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams — not just to report on cost and performance, but to help reimagine how finance adds value on the plant floor through smarter tools, streamlined processes, and predictive insights. What you'll do... Develop and analyze a daily manufacturing cost package, with an eye toward automating and streamlining legacy Excel-based processes Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, identifying opportunities to simplify and accelerate close cycles Build and maintain KPI dashboards and operating metrics that give the management team real-time visibility to drive operating efficiency Lead monthly forecasting and annual budget development, leveraging data analytics to improve forecast accuracy and agility Partner with cross-functional departments to evaluate, analyze, and financially model strategic projects Participate in audits and internal control assessments, ensuring strong governance amid evolving processes Champion finance transformation by identifying, piloting, and implementing emerging technologies (automation, self-service analytics, AI/ML tools) to modernize plant operations and elevate the efficiency and strategic value of the Controller's office You'll have...

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, or a related field.

Experience:

5+ years in Finance/Accounting within a manufacturing environment

Communication:

Demonstrated ability to confidently communicate and influence across all levels of the organization and across cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, HR, etc.)

Analytical Rigor:

Strong analytical capability, high attention to detail, and a track record of translating data into actionable business decisions

Mindset:

A self-starter, change agent, and adaptive learner who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment and is energized by process innovation

Technical Proficiency:

Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Even better you'll have... Experience with modern finance technology stacks such as Alteryx, Power BI, PowerApps, Python, or Google Cloud Platform — with an appetite to expand automation and analytics capabilities across the team MBA 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 and ranges from $65,100

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• 144,900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100
• 166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-AW2