Financial Analyst, Investment Efficiency – Vehicle Programs and Ford Performance

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Fords industry leadership. When you join us youll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company including planning manufacturing marketing and global distribution.

In this position... You will be responsible for financial planning budgeting forecasting analysis accounting and reporting activities related to the product development organizations engineering for vehicle programs and Ford Performance.

What youll do

Forecasting & Reporting

• Support monthly accounting for related engineering business activities
• Provide monthly and quarterly variance analysis identifying key trends and drivers impacting financial performance
• Develop and maintain physicals-based financial forecasts for the Vehicle Programs and Ford Performance organization incorporating input from various key stakeholders
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Present financial results to the organizational leadership teams providing insights and recommendations
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information to key stakeholders

Budget Management & Control

• Monitor and control engineering spending against budget ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Review and approve capital project requests purchase requisitions and other spending requests ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within the Product Development organization

Business Partnering & Collaboration

• Provide financial and business support to the Vehicle Program and Ford Performance engineering teams by closely collaborating with key stakeholders including Business Offices Supply Chain and Marketing.
• Collaborate with business offices to develop business cases and optimize how work is done
• Partner with supply chain and transformation teams to help negotiate favorable contracts with external vendors

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering financial management
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and other relevant regulations
• Develop and maintain documentation of key financial processes

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting or a related field; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with job responsibilities focused on finance and accounting and operations support

You should also have

• Strong understanding of product development financial management principles including budgeting forecasting cost management and capital investment analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to effectively communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams at the same time including quick turnaround times

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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits click here:

2025 Benefits

This position is a banded position salary grade 5-8.

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.