Cost Analysis Supervisor

Ford; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Family care days

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Louisville is seeking a manufacturing finance leader to oversee cost structure and internal controls for the plant. You will partner with operations and his teams to drive cost strategy and transformation, guiding budgets, forecasts, and reporting with a continuous-improvement mindset.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytics, and collaboration across functions, with exposure to AI tools and modern reporting practices to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations to guide the development of cost saving action plans with a focus on eliminating waste.
• Communicate operational data and trend analysis with management team to drive improvement in key performance metrics.
• Organize cost strategies and keep team on track via objective setting and actuals reporting.
• Oversee reports produced by finance analysts including daily cost package, weekly cost package, and various ongoing reports for the plant.
• Have quick eye for data integrity and accuracy – know how to spot concerns and implement quick resolution.
• Use AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the Controller’s Office.
• Complete business case analysis to find optimal cost opportunities.
• Oversee development of plant budget and monthly forecasts. React to changing inputs and assess associated financial impact.
• Job includes oversight of internal control requirements and accounting accuracy.
• Responsible for supervising a team of Analyst

Skills

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

PowerApps

Python

Qlik Sense

SQL

LLMs

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

In this position...

We are seeking a curious, driven, and motivated individual to join our manufacturing finance team in Louisville, home of the Super Duty, Expedition, Navigator, and the all-new Fathom. This position provides critical oversight for the cost structure and internal control environment of our plant. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help drive the operational success of the business and shape the cost strategy for the future. This position collaborates regularly with the plant management team, operational partners, the Plant Controller’s Office, and the central Manufacturing Finance team in Dearborn. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and action-oriented, with the ability to translate evolving data into actionable opportunities. A continuous-improvement mindset is critical as we continue to modernize how we work.

What you'll do...

• Partner with operations to guide the development of cost saving action plans with a focus on eliminating waste
• Communicate operational data and trend analysis with management team to drive improvement in key performance metrics
• Organize cost strategies and keep team on track via objective setting and actuals reporting
• Oversee reports produced by finance analysts including daily cost package, weekly cost package, and various ongoing reports for the plant
• Have quick eye for data integrity and accuracy – know how to spot concerns and implement quick resolution
• Use AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the Controller’s Office
• Complete business case analysis to find optimal cost opportunities
• Oversee development of plant budget and monthly forecasts. React to changing inputs and assess associated financial impact
• Job includes oversight of internal control requirements and accounting accuracy
• Responsible for supervising a team of Analyst

You’ll have...

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Excel and PowerPoint skills

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in finance or accounting
• Manufacturing experience
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well across multiple functions
• Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail
• Self-Starter and quick learner
• Experience using systems, analytics and AI tools – including SAP, PowerApps, Python, Qlik Sense, Google Cloud Platform, Structured Query Language (SQL), and large language models (LLMs) – to improve reporting and decision-making
• Previous leadership experience

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 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

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, https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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