Strategic Analyst – Ford Credit Operating Cost

Ford • Dearborn, MI

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategic Analyst on the Ford Credit Operating Cost team, you will serve as a vital bridge between financial oversight and operational execution. You will not only partner with operations to oversee costs but also act as a catalyst for modernization across the department. Your mission is to streamline how we report and forecast for all skill teams, simplify complex global cost allocation processes, and enhance the accuracy of our pricing models. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver who is eager to leverage Ford’s cutting-edge AI tools to drive efficiency and deliver high-level insights for our annual Business Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or strategic planning.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, or Qlik)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence partners across different regions; excellent storytelling skills for executive-level presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or experience with AI/Machine Learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to operational skill teams, providing deep-dive analysis and oversight of operating costs to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
• Lead the evolution of reporting frameworks for actuals and forecasting; identify and implement "lean" methodologies to streamline data collection and reporting for all skill teams.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of Ford Credit’s cost allocation process with global regions and entities. Your goal will be to redesign and simplify the annual allocation study to reduce manual effort and improve transparency.
• Lead the consolidation and synthesis of the Operating Cost PowerPoint presentations for the annual Business Plan, ensuring a clear and accurate narrative for senior leadership
• Evaluate the current methodology for including operating costs in Ford Credit pricing models. Determine and implement more accurate or efficient ways to reflect these costs to ensure competitive and profitable pricing.
• Act as the team’s champion for Ford AI tools. Explore, test, and implement AI-driven solutions to automate routine tasks, improve forecasting accuracy, and unlock new insights for the Operating Cost team.
• Work closely with regional finance leads and entity stakeholders to ensure consistency in global cost-sharing and reporting standards.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees