Analyst, Corporate Strategy

Corporate Strategy Analyst

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

If you possess exceptional business acumen and the ability to see the forest AND the trees, you can make the most of your unique insight and expertise as part of Ford's Global Strategy team. We provide the thought leadership that helps advance Ford's strategic objectives. We translate information into action as we apply in-depth knowledge to enable timely decisions and responsible allocation of enterprise resources.

In this position...

Are you excited about our Ford+ journey and working in a dynamic environment that will propel Ford forward? Are you an inherently curious and highly engaged individual looking for your next challenging assignment? Would you enjoy working in a dynamic environment that would provide you with significant cross-functional exposure, leadership, and development opportunities? If so, a role as a Corporate Strategy Analyst might be the perfect fit for you.

Corporate Strategy Mission :

The Corporate Strategy team at Ford works on the most impactful strategic issues for the global Ford enterprise, focusing and prioritizing complex challenges facing the company, and defining the strategic choices that positively change the direction of the company in advancing its Ford+ objectives.

How we work :

A diverse team (backgrounds, approach, and perspectives) structuring complex and ambiguous problems, providing objective outside-in, data driven recommendations. We aspire to foster a collegial environment that encourages outside-the-box thinking, where employees can bring their best selves to work every day. Given the mission critical nature of our projects, we encourage open dialogue based on an 'experience hierarchy' where everyone is encouraged to pressure test perspectives, backed by strong analytical and strategic thinking. We aspire to apply an apprenticeship model where you can solve some of the most complex issues, while building a strong strategic toolkit in service of your career development and aspirations.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

As an analyst on our team, you will lead critical analyses and the creation of core deliverables on a project. This includes :

Hypotheses generation : Independently identifies primary issues and forms hypothesis within own scope of work

Structuring and solving the problem : Independently structures own work. Defines data needs and proactively gathers data in defined areas of analysis

Conducting analyses : Conducts high quality analysis by building in quality controls and proactively addressing identified anomalies. Conducts efficient analysis with appropriate direction and guidance from senior team members

Synthesis and generating recommendations : Synthesizes findings and implications from own analysis and supports development of insights. Develops recommendations with appropriate direction and guidance

Effective communication and persuasion : Demonstrate strong influencing skills by effectively communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations both verbally and written

Behaviors : Model Ford+ behaviors and values; practice situational leadership supporting team members and sharing knowledge with peers

Qualifications

You'll have...

Have a Bachelors degree in engineering, finance or business from a world-class institution

3+ years of experience in business / analytical roles (e.g., analytics, strategy, finance, engineering)

Proven experience leading cross-functional projects, working with various levels of the organization.

Inherently curious, analytically inclined and love solving problems Strong analytical skills and a high capacity for conceptual thinking. Ability to develop leading edge business models, frameworks for analysis, and long-term business strategies. Must be able to thrive in a hypothesis-based environment where inductive rather than deductive reasoning is the norm

Understand the fundamentals of the automotive industry dynamics, trends, company operations, and managerial accounting is a must

Track record of challenging the status quo and bringing creative solutions to complex issues

Willing to roll up sleeves in creating complex analytical models, presentations, and communication materials to stakeholders

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (written presentations for a senior audience), Excel (mathematical modeling of large data sets), word (white papers) is a must

Track record of collaboration with senior executives - must be comfortable and experienced in delivering formal presentations to senior leaders

Well-developed business judgment. Ability to understand financial and non-financial aspects of a problem and use sound business judgment to recommend actions.

Even better, you may have...

1-2 years of experience in consulting or similar professional services roles

Masters degree in engineering, finance or MBA

Technical background with advanced analytics

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 builderor all of 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 child care 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 range of salary grades SG5-SG8.

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.