Financial Analyst

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 Finance Analyst to support Product Development Finance across key areas of the business, including Vehicle Programs, Powertrain Systems and/or Electrical Systems. In this role, you will help manage financial targets, support sourcing and cost-related decisions, analyze business cases, and provide reporting and insights to help programs achieve profitability goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, solving complex business problems, and contributing to the success of world-class products.

As a member of the Product Development Finance team, you will help shape the financial success of Ford’s global vehicle portfolio. In this role, you will work at the intersection of Finance, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Program teams to provide analysis and insights that influence vehicle and component profitability, support key business decisions, and drive strong financial performance.

What you'll do...

• Provide financial analysis and reporting support, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Purchasing, Cost Estimating, Manufacturing, Marketing, Program Teams, and Finance to gather data, develop insights, and support decision-making

• Support the development of financial targets and track program performance against key financial objectives

• Assist with supplier sourcing and cost optimization activities in partnership with Purchasing, Engineering, and Cost Estimating

• Support vehicle and/or component target setting processes, cost workshops, and profitability improvement initiatives

• Develop and evaluate business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decisions

• Provide financial support for milestone reporting, cycle plan studies, approval papers, and other program deliverables

• Track and report latest financial status, including costs, investments, risks, and opportunities

• Prepare presentations and communicate financial results and recommendations to operating teams and Finance leadership

• Leverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, and other AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting, visualization, and process efficiency

• Support ad hoc analysis, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives as business needs evolve

You'll have...

• Finance 1-5+ yr experience required with strong analytical skills

• Product Development Finance experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred, especially in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including being comfortable presenting to operating management

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, use of AI Tools (EG Power BI) to create process efficiencies

Even better, you may have...

• Detail-oriented self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional partners

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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. 

This position is a salary grade 5 through 8 and ranges from $65,100 - $166,200.     

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JB5