Financial Analyst, MP&L

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll 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 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...

The Material Freight Lead Analyst position works within the MP&L Controllers Office and partners closely with the NAML (NA Material Logistics) operating team. The primary deliverables are to understand the freight costs within the logistics network develop data modeling and analysis to identify efficiencies to drive optimal cost levels within the network and ensure the right level of premium freight cost is utilized to deliver materials timely.

What youll do...
Analyze large amounts of data (using data modeling tools) from various sources to identify freight payment trends to support tracking forecasting and reporting of freight expense
Work in conjunction with NAML to understand logistics network operation carrier contract economics and payment authorization systems
Participate in continuous improvement roadmap discussions with NAML to identify and implement network savings to meet annual efficiency and premium freight objectives
Assist with development of Budget and Business Plan financials and provide analysis to support Year-over-Year efficiency and premium freight targets
Prepare material freight accrual identify cost drivers and allocate cost to vehicle lines by market in IMPRS
Prepare materials and lead review of liabilities with Global Controller PWC and NA Accounting
Lead freight cost submissions for Forward Model cycle plan studies including PD SoMP reviews
Prepare and ensure correct segment reporting
Special projects and assignments throughout the year
Maintain Python/Alteryx workflows and other analytical tools

Youll have...
Bachelors degree in accounting or finance
At least 5 years of relevant experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop strong positive working relationships with the MP&L operating team and other organizations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with and organize large amounts of data
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments

Even better you may have...
Ability to reassess and adapt schedule to changing priorities
Possess a process improvement mindset; implement new methods and ideas
Proficiency with MS Excel and opportunity to learn new data modeling software (e.g. QlikView Power Aps Tableau or Opencode)

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 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 5 and ranges from $65100-$109300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

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 not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JB5