Strategic Financial Analyst: Forecasting & Cost Insights

Ford; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Rx coverage

Paid parental leave

Child care support

Family benefits

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Finance Analyst for the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site. The role focuses on month-end close per GAAP, forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis, with leadership of an agile team to deliver financial insights and drive accurate forecasts.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and professional certifications, with strong Excel, MS Office, and data tools (Alteryx, Power BI). Michigan-based on-site role with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Support month, quarter, and year-end close per GAAP.
• Support accruals, reconciliation, and variance explanations.
• Produce ad hoc reports from S4 Hana Public Cloud.
• Support forecast, budget, and business plan.
• Lead monthly forecast collection and reporting consolidation.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure forecast accuracy.
• Analyze supplier cost changes and financial impact.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cost drivers and identify financial risks/opportunities.
• Support cost analysis and business partnering.
• Track program milestones and financial performance.
• Facilitate cross-functional communications.
• Participate in program reviews and reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional comms

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA/CIA/CFA/CMA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Alteryx

Power BI

S/4HANA Public Cloud

Job description

Ford is seeking a Finance Analyst for the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site. The role focuses on month-end close per GAAP, forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis, with leadership of an agile team to deliver financial insights and drive accurate forecasts.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and professional certifications, with strong Excel, MS Office, and data tools (Alteryx, Power BI). Michigan-based on-site role with competitive salary.