About the role

Corporate Strategy Analyst at Ford responsible for leading strategic analyses and recommendations to support business objectives. Engaging in cross-functional projects that drive Ford's strategic mission.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

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.

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.