Financial Analyst, Variable Marketing

In this position... 

M&S Finance is seeking a highly motivated and analytical U.S. Variable Marketing National Programs Finance Analyst to play a critical role in shaping our competitive market position and driving sales & share in a dynamic marketplace. This strategic position will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive national variable marketing programs that drive our U.S. Go-To-Market tactics. You'll be at the forefront of our business, directly impacting our profitability and market leadership.

What you'll do...

• Support Go-to-Market Variable Marketing Programs Development: In conjunction with your People Leader, support the development, definition, and execution of robust go-to-market variable marketing strategies that deliver our monthly retail sales objectives. Collaborate on a regular basis with C&I operating teams and Brand teams to ensure VM strategies are aligned with overall business objectives and market realities.

• Quarterly Program Costings & Analysis: This position provides a high level of support to the U.S. Variable Marketing National Programs Finance Supervisor in developing key assumptions and overall costs for quarterly VM programs.  Once tactics are launched in market, you will be required to analyze accuracy of assumptions and identify variances in costing assumptions to market realities.

• Collaborate With M&S Operations Dynamically: Vehicle sales is a dynamic space, with competitive actions and market factors driving the need for pivots in tactics on a monthly, weekly and sometimes daily basis.  You will work closely with operations and your People Leader on fast-turn analysis, costings and recommendations for variable tactics. It is not uncommon for a VM pivot to go from brainstorming to costing to implementation in the course of a few hours.

• Ad Hoc Financial Close Analysis: Conduct timely and insightful ad hoc financial analysis related to the financial close process. Identify key variances, trends, and opportunities for revenue optimization, providing clear explanations and recommendations to management.

• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively collaborate, influence, and build strong relationships with diverse operating partners across various functions (e.g., product development, sales, marketing, finance, engineering).

• In-depth Business Analysis: Demonstrated expertise in conducting rigorous, in-depth business analysis. You're capable of synthesizing complex market factors, economic indicators, competitive intelligence, and internal data to derive strategic insights and actionable recommendations.

• Initiative & Proactiveness: A strong sense of initiative and a proactive mindset. You possess the ability to identify critical business needs, define complex problems, and independently initiate and drive solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You don't wait to be told what to do; you find and create your own impactful work.

• Thought Leadership: Proven thought leadership capabilities. You're not afraid to challenge the status quo, bring innovative ideas to complex pricing and revenue challenges, and guide strategic discussions with senior stakeholders.

• Forecasting Expertise: Advanced forecasting skills, with extensive experience in developing, managing, and refining complex financial models for revenue, product mix, and rates. Proficiency with relevant analytical tools and software is essential.

• Genuine Interest in Market Dynamics: A genuine intellectual curiosity and passion for understanding market dynamics, competitive landscapes, customer behavior, and macroeconomic trends within the commercial vehicle, automotive, or related technology/services industries. You love figuring out "why."

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, or a business centered degree

• 7+ years of progressive experience in pricing, financial analysis, strategy, business analytics, or a related commercial role, preferably within the automotive, commercial vehicle, or technology sectors.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree (MBA, MS in Finance, etc.) 

• Marketing & Sales, PD, Manufacturing, Yield Management experience

• You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all 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 childcare 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 Year’s Day 

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

This position is a salary grade 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.     

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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.