Finance Analyst, Product Development

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position...
We are seeking a Finance Analyst to support Product Development Finance across key areas of the business, including Vehicle Programs, Powertrain Systems and/or Electrical Systems. In this role, you will help manage financial targets, support sourcing and cost-related decisions, analyze business cases, and provide reporting and insights to help programs achieve profitability goals.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, solving complex business problems, and contributing to the success of world-class products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred, especially in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• Finance 1-5+ yr experience required with strong analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, use of AI Tools (EG Power BI) to create process efficiencies

Nice To Haves

• Product Development Finance experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including being comfortable presenting to operating management
• Detail-oriented self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional partners

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and reporting support, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Purchasing, Cost Estimating, Manufacturing, Marketing, Program Teams, and Finance to gather data, develop insights, and support decision-making
• Support the development of financial targets and track program performance against key financial objectives
• Assist with supplier sourcing and cost optimization activities in partnership with Purchasing, Engineering, and Cost Estimating
• Support vehicle and/or component target setting processes, cost workshops, and profitability improvement initiatives
• Develop and evaluate business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decisions
• Provide financial support for milestone reporting, cycle plan studies, approval papers, and other program deliverables
• Track and report latest financial status, including costs, investments, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare presentations and communicate financial results and recommendations to operating teams and Finance leadership
• Leverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, and other AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting, visualization, and process efficiency
• Support ad hoc analysis, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives as business needs evolve

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees