Financial Analyst

Job summary

The role involves developing forecasts, business plans, and annual budgets while managing financial reporting and control processes. You will also support the preparation of business proposals for senior management.

Job details

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.careers.ford.com [https://www.careers.ford.com] 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... At Ford, Finance provides a dynamic and challenging environment with a major role to play in our success as a global automotive company. Teamwork and shared responsibility are key elements of Ford’s Finance operations. Finance provides detailed analyses and recommendations to operating management and expertise in the efficient and effective control and reporting of financial transactions. It is a high impact organization where the projects are stimulating, and the people are determined to succeed. Your ability to make financial decisions as part of the Finance team will ensure Ford's continued financial success. Explore a variety of career opportunities and build your business acumen through job rotations in Finance. Potential rotations include but are not limited to profit consolidation, vehicle pricing, retail and fleet marketing analysis, employee benefits, payroll, financial reporting and accounts receivable. RESPONSIBILITIES What you'll do... The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: * Developing forecasts, business plans, and annual budgets with operating partners * Accounting, financial reporting, and developing/implementing financial control processes * Supporting preparation of business proposals to senior management * We're searching for people who have the skills and abilities to make an immediate difference in our business. QUALIFICATIONS You'll Have: Education * Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. Experience * Minimum 5 years of experience in developing forecasts, business plans, and annual budgets with operating partners * Understanding of financial reporting, and developing/implementing financial control processes * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. Even better, you may have... Education * CPA designation an asset. Experience * AI Literacy & Productivity: Leveraging modern artificial intelligence (AI) and Automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, PowerBI). * Clear communication and interpersonal skills. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team. The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $74,000.00 - $124,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications. 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-NJ1

What you’ll do

The role involves developing forecasts, business plans, and annual budgets while managing financial reporting and control processes. You will also support the preparation of business proposals for senior management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and strong communication skills are required.

Benefits

• Annual compensation bonus program

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• ChatGPT · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial forecasting
• Business planning
• Annual budgeting
• Financial reporting
• Financial control processes
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• AI literacy
• Automation tools
• Microsoft Copilot
• ChatGPT
• PowerBI
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Power BI
• Communication
• Internal Controls
• Planning
• Management
• Operations
• Budgeting
• Business Acumen
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Marketing
• Business Results
• Finance
• Interpersonal Communications
• Forecasting
• Automation
• Teamwork
• Financial Controls
• Financial Statements
• Accounting
• Marketing Analysis
• Accounts Receivable
• Consolidation
• AI Literacy
• Business Proposals
• Engine Manufacturing

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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