Financial Analyst, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor • Marshall, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, the Financial Analyst uses data-driven analysis and collaboration to support the transformation of the automotive industry. The role supports accounting and financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting, cost analysis, and program financial management. It partners with operations and corporate finance, analyzes large data sets, and uses financial tools to support accurate planning, reporting, and business decisions. Candidates must be fully flexible and ready to work across established standard, operating, and rotational schedules, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, along with an internal-control mindset.
• Proficiency with financial and accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including assessing complex business processes.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work with large data sets.
• Full flexibility and readiness to work across established standard, operating, and rotational shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFA, or CMA.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of analytical tools such as Alteryx or Power BI.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting activities, including month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP.
• Support monthly accruals and reconciliations.
• Provide explanations of variances versus actual results.
• Run ad hoc reports from S4 Hana Public Cloud to support reporting requirements.
• Support forecasts, budgets, and business plans.
• Lead monthly forecast collection and submission, and collaborate with the corporate finance team on report consolidation.
• Lead variance analysis versus prior year, prior quarter, and prior forecast.
• Partner with the operations team to ensure forecast accuracy.
• Monitor key cost drivers and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Support cost analysis and business partnering.
• Analyze supplier cost changes and evaluate their financial impact.
• Support implementation cost tracking.
• Support program milestone financials.
• Support cross-functional communications.
• Provide financial input for program reviews and reporting.
• Ensure program financial assumptions are accurately reflected in monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and business plans.
• Track and analyze program financial performance against the approved business case or program budget.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis.
• Facilitate use of advanced financial tools and analyze large data sets to improve delivery of responsibilities.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including time between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

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