Financial Analyst, Variable Marketing

Ford Motor Company

Financial Analyst supporting variable marketing programs at Ford, developing strategies to drive sales and market leadership. Involves financial analysis, collaboration, and business strategy implementation.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Quarterly Program Costings & Analysis: Develop key assumptions and overall costs for quarterly VM programs and analyze accuracy of assumptions and identify variances in costing assumptions to market realities.
Collaborate With M&S Operations Dynamically: Work closely with operations and your People Leader on fast-turn analysis, costings and recommendations for variable tactics.
Ad Hoc Financial Close Analysis: Conduct timely and insightful ad hoc financial analysis related to the financial close process.
Communication & Collaboration: Build strong relationships with diverse operating partners across various functions.
In-depth Business Analysis: Conduct rigorous, in-depth business analysis to derive strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
Initiative & Proactiveness: Identify critical business needs and independently initiate solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Thought Leadership: Challenge the status quo and guide strategic discussions with senior stakeholders.
Forecasting Expertise: Develop, manage, and refine complex financial models for revenue and product mix.
Genuine Interest in Market Dynamics: Understand market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and customer behavior within relevant industries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Master's degree (MBA, MS in Finance, etc.) is a plus
Marketing & Sales, PD, Manufacturing, Yield Management experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisbusiness analysisforecastingcost analysisfinancial modelingpricing strategymarket analysisdata analysisvariable marketing strategiescosting assumptions

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationinitiativeproactivenessrelationship buildingthought leadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityinsight generation

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree (MBA, MS in Finance)