Finance Analyst, Tariffs

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

This role focuses on managing the financial aspects of tariffs for Ford, involving tracking, reviewing, and approving tariff-related claims and credits. It requires developing and executing processes for tariff accruals, payments, and credit recovery, ensuring financial reporting accuracy, and forecasting future tariff impacts. The role also involves supporting operating teams and conducting ad hoc financial analysis on tariff impacts and mitigation strategies.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the review, approval, and tracking of complex tariff-related supplier claims and credits, including in-depth analysis, data reconciliation, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
  2. Develop, define, and execute robust processes for managing tariff accruals, payments, and credit recovery, collaborating with operations, legal, and accounting teams.
  3. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting related to tariffs, including preparing and validating accruals, managing reconciliations, and providing detailed explanations for financial impacts.
  4. Serve as a critical financial resource for forecasting future tariff impacts and accruals, providing strategic financial leadership on potential tariff changes and ensuring optimal financial outcomes.
  5. Provide dedicated support to the operating team, actively participating in daily governance board meetings and aligning on resourcing and compliance efforts with suppliers to mitigate tariff impacts.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related business-centered degree.
  • 1+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, trade compliance, or a related commercial role, preferably within a large multinational organization.

Nice to have

  • Experience with PowerBI, Power Applications, AI Tools.
  • Experience in international trade, customs, or supply chain finance.
  • Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

What the JD emphasized

  • highly dynamic environment
  • new and growing area of financial complexity
  • exceptionally volatile and constantly evolving
  • continuous process establishment and refinement
  • substantial financial portfolio
  • over $1 billion in value