Finance Analyst, Bobm

Ford Ford · Auto · Marshall, MI +1 · Finance

This role is for a Finance Analyst at Ford, focusing on supporting financial operations, close processes, forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc financial analysis. It involves using data-driven insights to drive corporate goals and improve financial efficiency. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial software and MS Office, and experience with financial analysis and budgeting.

What you'd actually do

  1. Supporting critical financial deliverables including daily operational reporting, comprehensive monthly close and forecast processes, and adhoc financial efficiency analysis to identify performance gaps, mitigate risks and uncover opportunities for improvement
  2. Developing and refining physicals-based forecasts to support critical decision-making and strategic planning initiatives
  3. Providing real-time, impactful key performance measures to operations (daily, weekly, monthly)
  4. Supporting development of Annual Budget and Multi-Year Business Plan with business partners which includes: Physicals-based plans to deliver cost targets and optimize resource allocation
  5. “Should cost” assessments to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and drive the budget process

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
  • Proficiency with financial and accounting software, ERP systems and MS Office
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong understanding of financial analysis and budgeting
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Self-Starter and willing learner

Nice to have

  • advanced Excel skills
  • knowledge of other analytical tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI etc)