Financial Analyst- Chicago Assembly Plant

Description

Join the finance team at the Chicago Assembly Plant (CAP) - a critical hub in Fords manufacturing footprint as we accelerate the digital transformation of plant finance operations. CAP produces the Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and Lincoln Aviator. The plant is located in Chicago Illinois approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago.

What youll do...

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. Working closely with the Plant Controller this role delivers real-time financial insight to the operating management committee across daily weekly and monthly cycles. Youll partner cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing and operations teams not just to report on cost and performance but to help reimagine how finance adds value on the plant floor through smarter tools streamlined processes and predictive insights.

Responsibilities

In this position...

• 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 Controllers office

Qualifications

Youll have...

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics Math Statistics or a related field.
• Experience: 2 years in Finance/Accounting
• 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

Even better you may have...

• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• MBA
• 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

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

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

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