Ford | Finance Analyst, Ford Energy

What you'll do

• We are seeking an impact-driven Financial Analyst to contribute meaningfully to financial strategy and cost optimization efforts for our manufacturing plant.
• In this pivotal role, you will be a financial architect who actively partners with Engineering, Procurement, Plant Management, and other Plant personnel to evaluate high-impact cost improvement and manufacturing efficiency opportunities.
• This position offers a unique platform to lead high-visibility financial initiatives, challenge operational assumptions, and directly shape the strategic direction and modernization of our advanced manufacturing facility.
• A successful candidate will be one whom acts as a change agent and is able to leverage technology to build a modern cost operating system.
• This opportunity will be located at the Glendale, Kentucky facility.
• This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and help explain key drivers.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and summaries for business partners and leadership.
• Assist with financial models, business cases, and analyses that inform business decisions.
• Track and analyze operating expenses, identifying trends and potential opportunities for improvement.
• Support the evaluation of capital investments and other business initiatives, including tracking spending against approved budgets.
• Assist with cost-reduction efforts by gathering data, measuring results, and working with cross-functional teams.
• Support analysis of material costs, inventory, purchasing activity, or other operational measures.
• Partner with colleagues in operations, engineering, purchasing, and other functions to understand business activities and their financial impact.
• Support improvements to financial processes, reporting tools, and data quality.
• Assist with accounting, internal controls, and compliance activities as needed.
• Communication: Present information clearly and adapt explanations to different audiences.
• Collaboration: Build productive working relationships across teams and seeks input when needed.
• Help communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Established and active employee resource groups

Skills?

• Basic understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize data and use formulas. Familiarity with PivotTables is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with others.
• 1–3 years of applicable Finance work experience. Relevant internships, co-ops, coursework, or project experience will be considered.
• Experience or coursework in financial planning and analysis, accounting, cost analysis, or related areas.
• Familiarity with financial modeling or concepts such as cash flow, return on investment, or variance analysis.
• Exposure to financial or enterprise resource planning systems, such as SAP.
• Familiarity with reporting or analytical tools such as Power BI, Power Query, SQL, or Python.
• Experience preparing presentations in PowerPoint or a similar tool.
• Analytical thinking: Use data to identify trends, investigate questions, and support recommendations.
• Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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