Analyst, NA Forecast

Position: Analyst, NA Forecast & Earnings
In this position...

As a finance analyst within Ford Blue - the retail ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) division of Ford Motor Company responsible for our legendary vehicle portfolio including the F-150, Bronco, and Mustang - you will supports the Ford Blue CFO and Corporate Finance Teams through forecast / earnings / business plan consolidation and profit analysis, including serving as a liaison with key skill team counterparts on factors impacting the business.

This finance position is a fast paced, challenging, and high visibility role which includes opportunities for meaningful analysis, presentation, and network building.

Competencies Gained Through an FP&A Role:

* Deepen understanding of the automotive business and the implications of various actions on profitability

* Expand professional network through high-visibility interactions with cross-functional leaders

* Advance skills in executive-level storytelling and data visualization

* Experience balancing conflicting priorities in a fast pace, strategic segment of the automotive industry

* Develop professional skepticism to validate high level logic / triangulate the data

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.

What you'll do...

* Consolidate Global Ford Blue financials for corporate reporting (monthly actuals and forecast, quarterly earnings, annual budget and business plan)

* Drive operational accountability for delivery of Ford Blue profits, particularly focused on market factor (volume/net revenue) commitments

* Develop ad hoc studies / analysis (e.g. CFO deep-dive, Quarterly Earnings, Investor Relations, Capital Markets Day, Global leadership Day)

* Skill Team Liaison - Serve as liaison to Skill Teams for Ford Blue updates, including assisting with reconciling management schedules to IMPRS (for variances and absolutes)

* Corporate Finance Liaison - Serve as liaison to Corporate Finance for Ford Blue updates, including assisting with gaining alignment on key assumptions and timing

* Executive Support - Prepare and present material for leadership reviews spanning across finance and operating topics

* Systems & Data Management - Serve as a lead for financial reporting systems; input, reconcile, and analyze data including Profit Matrix and Vehicle Line Income Statements to ensure financials align with key physicals

* Continuous Improvement - Proactively simplify processes, eliminate waste, and implement workflow improvements to enhance team efficiency

What you'll do...

* Consolidate Global Ford Blue financials for corporate reporting (monthly actuals and forecast, quarterly earnings, annual budget and business plan)

* Drive operational accountability for delivery of Ford Blue profits, particularly focused on market factor (volume/net revenue) commitments

* Develop ad hoc studies / analysis (e.g. CFO deep-dive, Quarterly Earnings, Investor Relations, Capital Markets Day, Global leadership Day)

* Skill Team Liaison - Serve as liaison to Skill Teams for Ford Blue updates, including assisting with reconciling management schedules to IMPRS (for variances and absolutes)

* Corporate Finance Liaison - Serve as liaison to Corporate Finance for Ford Blue updates, including assisting with gaining alignment on key assumptions and timing

* Executive Support - Prepare and present material for leadership reviews spanning across finance and operating topics

* Systems & Data Management - Serve as a lead for financial reporting systems; input, reconcile, and analyze data including Profit Matrix and Vehicle Line Income Statements to ensure financials align with key physicals

* Continuous Improvement - Proactively simplify processes, eliminate waste, and implement workflow improvements to enhance team efficiency