Finance Analyst, BOBM

Ford Motor • Marshall, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic Finance Team that uses data-driven influence to drive achievement of Corporate goals and objectives. In this position, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate analytical expertise to support finance, accounting and operating management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Admin
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards coupled with internal control mindset
• Proficiency with financial and accounting software, ERP systems and MS Office
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex business processes with high level of attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work with large data sets
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and budgeting with financial modeling skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well across multiple functions, and willing team player; ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong presenter
• Self-Starter and willing learner who is well organized and able to manage concurrent projects

Nice To Haves

• Preferable advanced Excel skills along with knowledge of other analytical tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI etc)

Responsibilities

• Supporting critical financial deliverables including daily operational reporting, comprehensive monthly close and forecast processes, and adhoc financial efficiency analysis to identify performance gaps, mitigate risks and uncover opportunities for improvement
• Supporting daily financial operations which include: Developing and refining physicals-based forecasts to support critical decision-making and strategic planning initiatives
• Providing real-time, impactful key performance measures to operations (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Supporting development of Annual Budget and Multi-Year Business Plan with business partners which includes: Physicals-based plans to deliver cost targets and optimize resource allocation
• “Should cost” assessments to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and drive the budget process
• Maintaining effective internal controls and financial procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance
• Adopting and facilitating the use of advanced financial models and analytical tools to enable increased cost efficiency and overall delivery of financial responsibilities
• Supporting the implementation of business processes and collaborating cross-functionally to validate with new business systems

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level