Financial Analyst, Mp&L

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.

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...

The Material Freight Lead Analyst position works within the MP&L Controller's 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.

Financial Analyst, Supply Chain

What you'll 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

What you'll 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