Description

Job Description

Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career. This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 to 24 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

As a PD Finance Ford Champ, you will play a crucial role within the Product Development (PD) Finance team, contributing directly to the accuracy and integrity of Ford's financial reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in core accounting and finance functions, supporting critical monthly closing activities, preparing essential financial statement footnotes, and ensuring the timely delivery of daily financial reports. You will play a key role in maintaining financial control and contributing to process optimization through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

Under the guidance of experienced professionals, your responsibilities will include:

• Monthly Close & Reporting Support:
  • Assisting in the recording and posting of journal entries for month-end close, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and reclassifications.
  • Developing and preparing sub-ledgers for the account reconciliation team, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinating and organizing supporting documentation for various journal entries during the closing process.
  • Monitoring and contributing to the reconciliation of monthly fixed asset additions.
  • Supporting annual fixed asset activities and reporting.
• Data Management & Analysis:
  • Facilitating the request, collection, and integration of monthly headcount and Product Development (PD)-related overtime information.
  • Analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
• Process Optimization & Innovation:
  • Identifying, designing, and actively implementing innovative solutions for process optimization and automation within financial operations.
  • Applying advanced skills in data analysis and management tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Alteryx) and exploring the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and reduce operational times.
• Ad-Hoc Support:
  • Undertaking other finance-related activities and special projects as needed, providing diverse exposure to financial operations.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Active student from any of the last 4 semesters of Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong command of Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP). Knowledge of macros is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI or Alteryx is a significant plus.
• An aptitude for exploring and implementing automation solutions, including an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications.