Financial Analyst

Ford • Sterling Heights, MI

2d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

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...
We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-energy Plant Financial Analyst to join our team at a pivotal moment as we modernize finance operations through automation, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
Working closely with the Plant Controller, this role delivers real-time financial insight to the operating management committee across daily, weekly, and monthly cycles.
You'll partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams — not just to report on cost and performance, but to help reimagine how finance adds value on the plant floor through smarter tools, streamlined processes, and predictive insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years in Finance/Accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to confidently communicate and influence across all levels of the organization and across cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, HR, etc.)
• Strong analytical capability, high attention to detail, and a track record of translating data into actionable business decisions
• A self-starter, change agent, and adaptive learner who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment and is energized by process innovation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modern finance technology stacks such as Alteryx, Power BI, PowerApps, Python, or Google Cloud Platform — with an appetite to expand automation and analytics capabilities across the team
• MBA

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze a daily manufacturing cost package, with an eye toward automating and streamlining legacy Excel-based processes
• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, identifying opportunities to simplify and accelerate close cycles
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards and operating metrics that give the management team real-time visibility to drive operating efficiency
• Lead monthly forecasting and annual budget development, leveraging data analytics to improve forecast accuracy and agility
• Partner with cross-functional departments to evaluate, analyze, and financially model strategic projects
• Participate in audits and internal control assessments, ensuring strong governance amid evolving processes
• Champion finance transformation by identifying, piloting, and implementing emerging technologies (automation, self-service analytics, AI/ML tools) to modernize plant operations and elevate the efficiency and strategic value of the Controller's office

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