Jobs · Finance · Michigan

Financial Analyst

Ford Motor Company · Sterling Heights, MI · 1 mo ago
On-siteFinance$65k–$109k/yrFull-time

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Excel proficiency
  • Project management
  • Collaboration
  • Technology implementation

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.

Pay

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Schedule

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.

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