AddressWhat you'll do...
As the Material Cost Finance Analyst, you will be working on the award-winning Ranger & Everest Programs supporting the delivery of In-Cycle Product Actions.
This role reports into our Material Cost Finance Managers (Job Share) and will partner with the wider Product Development Team (Marketing, Purchasing, Planning and Engineering) to provide financial support for the delivery of Material Cost and Investment reporting Programs.
This is a hybrid role with a combination of 3 days onsite at our Head office in Broadmeadows and 2 days of remote work.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of Material Cost and Investment reporting for the Program;
- Manage the Bill of Material (BoM)
- Provide financial support to the Engineers and Programs Office in reviewing changes for approval and reporting risks and opportunities.
- Complete review and analysis of proposed changes and supplier cost updates, prepare approval papers and ensure robust tracking of approved cost and investment changes.
- Support the setting up and monitoring of the financial targets and program budgets for material components and Tooling.
- Support idea generation and tracking for cost/investment reduction to help achieve financial targets.
- Support financial reporting to Senior Management regarding financial status and variance explanations.
- Analysing and presenting business cases to senior management involving design and sourcing changes.
- Involvement in other related cost analysis work streams:
- Support business decisions on vehicle content through Internal Rate of Return and profitability analysis
- Ad hoc financial and business analysis to support program feature and content decisions.
- Material Planning and Logistics (freight, duty, taxes)
- Plant Sequencing cost analysis/tracking
- Bailment analysis/tracking
- Program Investment consolidation
- Support Business Plan and Budget processes with cost input and reconciliation
You'll have...
- A tertiary qualification in accounting, business, Finance or similar
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Finance analyst role or similar
Even better, you may have...
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to prepare and deliver the presentation of program financials in internal and Regional Finance reviews.
- Ability to work within a cross-functional team and across multiple countries (i.e., with Program Finance, Purchasing, Program Management and Engineering teams).
- Ability to summarise detailed information and present key take-outs to non-financial Operating Partners and Senior Management, including the development of appropriate supporting documentation and backups.
- Leadership skills - a self-starter who can take the lead to drive workstreams through to closure and deliver results, influencing operating and finance partners to achieve delivery.
- Process-oriented with attention to detail, comfortable analysing and summarising large volumes of data to identify key data and explain variances.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Intermediate / Advanced in Financial Modelling.
- Adaptable in a fast-paced environment, able to problem-solve and operate successfully in a dynamic environment with conflicting priorities.
- Ability to adapt quickly and work autonomously in ambiguous situations.
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 Australia, we encourage you to apply!
About us…
As the world changes, we will continue to adapt and lead change. That's why we're evolving to focus on services, experiences and software that will continue to power the freedom of movement for all Australians, for now, and for generations to come."
Having operated in Australia for over 99 years, Ford Australia is a household name synonymous with iconic products. Today, our Product Development team plan, design, develop and test vehicles for global markets, including the award-winning Ranger and Everest. Our National Sales Company team provide marketing, sales and service expertise, supporting our national dealer network, with focus on providing amazing customer experiences.
Some of our many employee benefits are listed below;
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Extra days leave
- Discounted Vehicle lease schemes
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups - Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities
- Opportunities for growth and personal development through external/internal training programs
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid volunteer Days.
Equal Opportunity
Ford Australia is committed to building an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from First Nations, LGBTQI+, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people across all life stages.
As part of our commitment to driving equity and inclusion for all, we are now recognised by WGEA as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and all effort will be made to ensure diverse interviewers.
Please contact Sarah at scastr34@ford.com when you apply, if you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in Australia. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
- --Applications will close on Sunday 7 April 2024, however, please do not delay your application as interviews will commence before this date---
Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
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As the Material Cost Finance Analyst, you will be working on the award-winning Ranger & Everest Programs supporting the delivery of In-Cycle Product Actions.
Support the delivery of Material Cost and Investment (Vendor Tooling) reporting for the Program;
Manage the Bill of Material (BoM)
Provide financial support to the Engineers and Programs Office in reviewing changes for approval and reporting risks and opportunities.
Complete review and analysis of proposed changes and supplier cost updates, prepare approval papers and ensure robust tracking of approved cost and investment changes.
Support the setting up and monitoring of the financial targets and program budgets for material components and Tooling.
Provide financial analysis to support cross-functional analysis including Purchasing, Program Finance and Engineering
Support idea generation and tracking for cost/investment reduction to help achieve financial targets.
Analysing and presenting business cases to senior management involving design and sourcing changes.
Support financial reporting to Senior Management regarding financial status and variance explanations.
Complete Bill of Material (BOM) reconciliations to confirm cost status and ensure robust financials.
Support workstreams and processes to deliver Control Model Vehicle and Average Market/Region Material Cost reporting, including development and maintenance of feature cost walks and average Car Modelling.
Support the review of Market Equation inputs including scrubbing the Market Equations to ensure the costing and pricing assumptions are aligned.
Involvement in other related cost analysis work streams:
Support business decisions on vehicle content through Internal Rate of Return and profitability analysis
Ad hoc financial and business analysis to support program feature and content decisions.
Material Planning and Logistics (freight, duty, taxes)
Plant Sequencing cost analysis/tracking
Bailment analysis/tracking
Program Investment consolidation
Support Business Plan and Budget processes with cost input and reconciliation
