Lead Business Analyst, Commercial Vehicle Programs

Ford Motor Company; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company based in Essex is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to guide data-driven decisions and bridge communications between teams. The ideal candidate holds a degree in relevant fields and excels in advanced Excel and Power BI. Responsibilities include overseeing data analysis, mentoring a team, and enhancing operational efficiencies. This on-site role demands effective problem-solving skills and communication across diverse stakeholders. Join us to shape the future of commercial vehicles.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a program, product-development, or data-focused role.
• Confident communicator who connects with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and solve complex business challenges using data.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage the workload of an analytical team.
• Act as the single liaison connecting cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee collation and analysis of complex data into recommendations.
• Take ownership of change control and BoM KPIs.
• Transform complex data into persuasive action-oriented narratives.
• Deploy digital tools to enhance data quality and transparency.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Data-driven insights

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI knowledge

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics or similar

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly analytical and influential leader passionate about leveraging data to drive critical business decisions? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts the future of iconic vehicles? Ford's Commercial Vehicle team is expanding, and we're looking for aLead Business Analystto play a pivotal role in shaping our next generation of V4 and V8 Transit Platforms.

Commercial vehicles are at the heart of our business, and we're building a brand-new, diverse team dedicated to facilitating and delivering critical change control, cost, weight, and BoM activities, all aligned with program timing. This is a unique opportunity to lead the integration between our UK-based functional engineering, purchasing, and finance teams, and an offsite team of expert analysts.

We are actively fostering a centre of excellence, seeking individuals with unique and specialized skillsets. We encourage you to apply if you possess expertise in any of the desirable skills listed below, even if you don\'t have experience in all of them – your distinct contribution is what we value!

Qualifications

We\'re looking for a proactive problem-solver with a passion for continuous improvement and a drive to own their deliverables from start to finish.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• A Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, Program Management, or a similar field.
• Extensive experience in a program, product-development, or data-focused role.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Power BI are essential.
• Confident communicator who can switch seamlessly between engineers, financial analysts and senior leadership.
• Strong relationship building skills, able to build rapid rapport and trust.
• Proven ability to identify and solve complex business challenges using data-driven insights and advanced skills in data analysis tools and methodologies. You can simplify complex information without sacrificing accuracy, crafting compelling data-driven stories.
• Proactive problem-solver, owns their deliverables and autonomously closes items to deadline.
• Proven ability to develop and drive adherence to processes.

Why Join Ford?

At Ford, you\'ll be part of a global team that\'s redefining the future of mobility. You\'ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on vital commercial vehicle programs, contributing to a diverse and innovative environment. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership, drive change, and continuously grow their careers.

Ready to accelerate your career with Ford? Apply today and help us build the future of commercial vehicles!

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favorable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.

This position is based in Dunton, Essex and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton office for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.

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Responsibilities

As our Lead Business Analyst, you\'ll be at the forefront of data-driven decision-making, bridging technical insights with strategic outcomes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leadership & Mentorship:Guide and manage the day-to-day workload and priorities of our talented offsite analytical team.
• Strategic Liaison:Act as the single point of contact, seamlessly connecting cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, finance, purchasing, etc.) with the Hardware Integration Management (HWIM) team.
• Data-Driven Insights:Oversee the collation and analysis of complex data, translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations for critical gateway and executive forums.
• Performance Ownership:Take ownership of change control and BoM KPIs, ensuring process adherence, representing the HWIM team in reviews, challenging assumptions, and expertly managing trade-offs.
• Powerful Storytelling:Develop and maintain intuitive dashboards, scorecards, and executive summaries, transforming complex data into persuasive, action-oriented narratives.
• Digital Transformation:Champion and deploy cutting-edge digital tools (e.g., Engineering Out of WERS, Power BI, Python-based analytics) to establish a single source of truth, enhance data quality and transparency, and accelerate decision-making.
• Knowledge Sharing:Share best practices in process, data analysis, and digital tools across our cross-functional teams.