Program Finance Analyst

**What you'll do...
As the Program Finance Analyst, you will be accountable for maximising the value of our award-winning Ranger & Everest Programs and supporting the delivery of Future Products. This role will be involved in Mid-Cycle Actions and development of a New Multi-energy Platform (xEV).

This role will report into the Product Development Finance Manager and collaborate with the wider Regional Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Program and Planning Management skill teams to make data driven business decisions.

This is a hybrid role with a combination of 3 days onsite at our Head office in Broadmeadows (Occasional travel to our National Sales Company, Richmond) and 2 days of remote work.

**Main Responsibilities:
- Support Financial Reporting for Product Development Programs to review Product Contents, both physical and financial inputs to support the development of viable Business Cases.
- Manage Material Cost reporting and status updates, including issue-to-issue analysis and variance reporting.
- Lead the consolidation and reporting of Contribution Margin analysis, including the processing of Marketing, Material Cost and Freight, Duty and Tax Cost information.
- Support Manufacturing and Total Program Investment consolidation.
- Consolidate business units and vehicle lines financials to support the preparation of Program Milestone Papers for Leadership Reviews and Approvals Support Business Plan and Budget processes with cost input and reconciliation

**You'll have...
- A tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or similar.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in finance analyst role or similar (Auto or manufacturing preferred by not essential _)**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 Marketing & Sales, Profit Analysis, Manufacturing Finance, 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 Motor Company, 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 Motor Company of 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
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.- Support Financial Reporting for Product Development Programs;
- Financial support to Planning, Marketing and Engineering Teams to review Product Content changes. This involves collecting and reviewing both physical and financial inputs to support the development of viable Business Cases.
- Manage the Business Group Average Vehicle Material Cost reporting for milestone reporting and status updates, including issue-to-issue analysis and variance reporting.
- Lead the consolidation and reporting