Manufacturing Finance Analyst

Ford; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Family care days and parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford's Ohio Assembly Plant (OHAP) aims to strengthen its finance leadership by deploying budgets, shaping roadmaps, and driving Lean cost-saving initiatives. This on-site role partners with production teams to modernize the controller's office, audits, and financial processes.

The candidate will lead cross-functional efforts, manage multiple projects, and leverage SAP, Power BI, SharePoint, and Python to deliver strategic insights and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or engineering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across functions.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, Power BI, SharePoint, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• Deploy budgets to operating partners and shape roadmaps to hit targets.
• Serve as the primary cost-related contact for operating teams.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives with a Lean mindset.
• Lead controller's office role in PwC Finished Vehicle and GAO audits.
• Monitor supplier chargebacks and support negotiations.
• Participate in ABC/CCC reviews (BCC, PCC, DCC, ZCC).
• Perform daily floor walks to spot improvement opportunities.
• Research and adopt new technologies to modernize the finance function.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Analytical ability

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

Power BI

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

SAP

Power BI

Python

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.

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

In this position...

• Take on a leadership role within a dynamic team at the Ohio Assembly Plant (OHAP), which manufactures three commercial vehicle platforms — Econoline, Super Duty, and Medium Truck. The plant is in the midst of a site expansion that will support a new vehicle program in the future. We're seeking an engaging, business-savvy individual who can build strong relationships with operating partners across the plant.
• The ideal candidate thrives on modeling frequent changes to support better business decision-making, and is driven to uncover and deliver cost-saving opportunities through a continuous improvement mindset. We're looking for a change agent — someone who actively seeks out and implements new technologies to modernize how the controller's office and operating teams function. This role is on-site, as close collaboration with the production facility requires regular face-to-face engagement.

What you'll do...

• Deploy budgets to operating partners, help shape roadmaps to hit targets, and present the Cost Operating System to operating team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the operating team on cost-related issues.
• Identify, champion, and implement cost-saving initiatives (with a 'Lean' mindset) in partnership with operating counterparts.
• Lead the controller's office role in PwC Finished Vehicle and GAO audits.
• Monitor supplier chargebacks, support recovery negotiations, and manage ad hoc business requests in a fast-paced setting.
• Take part in Business Control Center (BCC), Plant Control Center (PCC), Department Control Center (DCC), and Zone Control Center (ZCC) reviews.
• Perform daily floor walks to spot opportunities for improvement.
• Research and introduce new technologies to modernize the finance function.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or engineering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Capable of managing several projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Hands-on experience with relevant systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, SharePoint, Python, etc.).
• Strategy and Business Case Development
• Cost Management and Accounting
• Teamwork and Business Partnering
• Talent Development

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 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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