Financial Analyst

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Financial Analyst for the Dearborn Consolidated Plants to oversee the $25 million budget, lead the weekly reviews with operations, and serve as primary contact for plant teams. The role is autonomous and requires Excel proficiency, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate cost, overtime, and monthly forecast reporting.

The position supports labor and overhead budgeting, month-end close, and preparation of detailed cost packages for plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related field.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly reviews with the Dearborn Tool & Die operations team and monitor budget performance.
• Oversee month-end close, forecast reporting, and journal entries related to the plant.
• Develop and distribute weekly management reports reviewing die construction status, program content funding, and overtime.
• Coordinate with plant leadership to ensure accurate cost tracking for labor/overhead and BOM reconciliation.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance orAccounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position

Financial Analyst for Dearborn Consolidated Plants - Dearborn Tool & Die / Dearborn Stamping / Dearborn Diversified

What You'll Do

Exciting opportunity for growth and manufacturing experience, overseeing financial operations of Dearborn Tool and Die (DTD) with an annual budget of approx. $25 million. DTD supports Ford’s product development programs through the design and construction of dies/tooling that will support the next generation of Ford vehicles. The position offers an autonomous environment with the lead analyst serving as the primary point of contact with the plant operating team. You will be responsible for leading weekly reviews with the DTD operations team on several key items, including the financial status of die construction for multiple PD programs, funding status for changes in program content, as well as hourly/salary overtime review and approval. In addition, you will be responsible for preparation and reporting of the monthly actuals and forecast.

You'll have

Position Duties

• Onsite Lead analyst for Plant Labor and Overhead Budget/Forecast. Includes responsibility for month-end accounting close and forecast reporting. In order to support these actions, you will need to complete accounting activities including journal entries, MICS entries and account reconciliations.
• Daily Interaction with DTD Operating Team
• Weekly Interaction – Checkbook Meeting / Overtime Review / Approval
• Labor and Overhead budget development based upon projected load hours for program content.
• Develop weekly management reports and lead meetings with operations management to review:
• Financial status of die construction work for product programs
• Funding status for changes in program content
• Hourly/salary overtime performance and approval.
• Support Onsite internal control testing and initiatives
• Provide analytical support for special studies and ad hoc initiatives
• Support Dearborn Consolidated Plant operations by preparing the daily cost package used in reviewing plant performance based on key operating physicals.
• Development of Budget Targets on a Monthly Basis for Daily Report
• Support Dearborn Consolidated with reporting of Weekly Overtime
• Support Shutdown Packages for DSP & DDMP.
• (Summer Shutdown / Holiday Shutdown)
• Monthly Updates to the BCC Room for 4 Boxer Tracking related to IM, Overtime, Scrap and L&OH.
• Reconciliation of Scrap Tags processed at DSP/DDMP with MBS Team for Scrap Revenue Process. Onsite for Scrap Tag Review and submission to MBS Team. Tag retrieval from MP&L Organization.

Even better, you may have

• Bachelor's degree or Masters (preferably in Finance or Accounting)
• Good communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with non-finance personnel
• Experience using Excel
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to take ownership of work product and responsibilities

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, 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 a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

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.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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