Sr Analyst, M&S US Profit Analysis

Ford • Dearborn, MI

19h • Hybrid

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. Are you a financial professional driven by the opportunity to learn the various facets of M&S at a global automotive leader? As a Senior Analyst in M&S US Profit Analysis, you will serve as a critical link between operational performance and executive decision-making for Ford Blue. This high-visibility role leads the financial consolidation of Actuals, Forecasts, and Business Plans for U.S. Marketing & Sales, directly impacting how we report our success to the world. From supporting Quarterly Earnings Releases with rigorous net revenue analysis to providing ad hoc insights for Corporate Finance, you will be at the heart of Ford’s most iconic business segment.

Requirements

• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, business plans and consolidation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical experience with homegrown systems including IMPRS, FVA, and others

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA, MS in Finance, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain US M&S Financial Albatross
• Support consolidation of profit reporting inputs for Ford Blue management schedules (issue-to-issue, year-over-year, quarter-to-quarter), including input to IMPRS database
• Verify accuracy of IMPRS absolutes and variances for U.S. Blue
• Support identification and research of key issues; support advisement of management on findings / outcome
• Support submission to U.S. Blue FP&A including ad hoc analysis
• Support review U.S. M&S Forecast/ Business Plan / Budget with U.S. M&S Management and Ford Blue CEO
• Manage U.S. M&S calendar and communicate key deadlines and reviews
• Develop and communicate U.S. New Vehicle Net Revenue / Net Pricing metrics for Business Plan, Budget, Forecasts and Actuals
• Coordinate communication and develop quarterly North America Net Revenue / Net Pricing backup to support earnings release process
• Support submission of M&S financial input (quarterly or as requested) to assist in Ford Blue objective/target development
• Support submission of M&S financial backup for all Board of Directors meetings
• Support other monthly forecast requests such as Budget Performance and other ad hoc support
• Complete annual file review and comply with other Internal Control requirements
• Support GM organizations with monthly forecast and Business Plan analysis
• Support U.S. Blue forecast accuracy performance analysis and reporting
• Calculate monthly U.S. price protection accrual and journal entry during monthly actuals (all segments)
• Complete quarterly U.S. and Canada price protection reserve analysis
• Complete breakage analysis based on historical claims % every 6 months

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed