Senior Program Finance Analyst

About Us

Lead. Grow. Transform.

Ford Australia is constantly evolving and innovating, committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for all Australians, now and for generations to come.

Looking ahead, Ford is excited about the future. With an expanding vehicle lineup, growing digital services, and a strong dealer network, they are well-positioned to support Australian businesses in new ways.

As Australia's largest automotive OEM employer, we proudly have around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford, and their local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest - models sold in around 180 markets worldwide.

Complementing this technical network, Ford Australia's National Sales Company (NSC) located in Richmond, is the central hub for commercial and customer engagement activities across the country.

Why Ford?

For a century, we've been a driving force across Australia, building a legacy that truly speaks for itself. Leading the way, the Ranger continues its rein as Australia's No. 1 Selling Vehicle and our iconic Mustang proudly holds its position as Australia's No. 1 Sports Car.

These remarkable achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and a customer-focused approach that has delivered success across our entire lineup, giving us so much to be excited about! But we believe we do more than just build award-winning vehicles-we build careers.

• Discounted lease car options.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups - Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities.
• Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training.
• Paid parental leave from day 1.
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.
• Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks.
• Paid volunteer days.

About the Role

As the Senior Program Finance, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of the development of future Programs.
Reporting directly to the Program Finance Manager, this position is based at our International Markets Group Product Development Centre, Campbellfield. This role operates under a hybrid work arrangement, requiring four days on-site.

About You

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver clear program financial presentations in internal and Regional Finance reviews.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work seamlessly within cross-functional, multicultural teams (including Marketing & Sales, Profit Analysis, Manufacturing Finance, Program Management, and Engineering).
• Proven ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial Operating Partners and Senior Management, supported by robust documentation.
• Advanced analytical and reasoning capabilities, including experience interpreting external financial disclosures and translating benchmark data into strategic opportunities.
• Process-oriented with meticulous attention to detail; comfortable analyzing large datasets to identify trends, extract key metrics, and explain variances.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced financial modeling expertise.
• Proactive curiosity and agility in adopting emerging digital and AI-enabled tools to drive productivity and enhance financial analysis.
• Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to problem-solve and operate autonomously amidst conflicting priorities and ambiguity.

Equal Opportunity

Ford Australia is inclusive employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our Talent and Inclusion Lead Sarah at [email protected]

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorised to work in Australia (verification required upon hire). Please note that the successful candidate will also be required to complete a pre-employment background and national police check.

---Applications will close on Sunday 21 June 2026---

Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

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Skills Required:

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.

Strong analytical capability, including experience interpreting external financial disclosures and translating benchmark data into actionable insights

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. Advanced in Financial Modelling.

Curiosity and adaptability in adopting new digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance financial analysis and productivity.

Adaptable in a fast-paced environment, able to problem-solve and operate successfully and autonomously in a dynamic environment with conflicting priorities and ambiguous situations.

Competencies and Development:

Business acumen - Strong understanding of business processes and the implications of Product decisions on the wider business

Quality methods - Generating consistent and reliable Business reports, detailing deficiencies of processes and procedures and identifying Process Improvements

Drive for results - Meet Tight deadlines, managing conflicting priorities and multiple stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity

Ford Australia is inclusive employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Lead Sarah at [email protected].

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Australia. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

--- Applications close on Sunday, 10 May 2026. We encourage you to submit your application early, as interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

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• Senior Finance Analyst on Ranger & Everest Programs supporting the delivery of Future Product Actions including Mid Cycle Actions and development of a New Multi-energy Platform (xEV).
• Lead 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 of Contribution Margin analysis from a specific vehicle to an average vehicle and Last Job to First Job margin analysis, including the processing of Marketing, Material Cost and Freight, Duty and Tax Cost information.
  • Support Regional Finance, Marketing and Program Management skill teams with Market Equation analysis of Margin and Profitability of features, series and markets.
  • Consolidate business units and vehicle lines financials to support the preparation of Program Milestone Papers for Leadership Reviews and Approvals
  • Report financial status and variance explanations versus Targets and Prior Approvals.
• Conduct benchmark analysis using public financial statements and disclosures from global OEMs to inform efficient cost targets and financial assumptions for future vehicle programs.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to streamline day-to-day financial analysis, automate repetitive tasks, and improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial deliverables.
• Support cost reduction idea generation and tracking to help achieve financial targets.
• Support Business Plan and Budget processes with cost input and reconciliation
• Involvement in other related cost and investment analysis work streams:
  • Co-ordinate the calculation and analysis of non-Bill of Material cost data (i.e., sequencing, bulk materials, amortised ED&T) and subsequent analysis for average car reporting
  • Support Manufacturing and Total Program Investment consolidation and reporting
  • Support Manufacturing Labour & Overhead reporting

• Financial Reporting & Governance: Lead comprehensive financial reporting for Product Development programs, consolidating business units and vehicle line financials to prepare high-impact Program Milestone Papers for executive leadership reviews and approvals.
• Cross-Functional Business Case Development: Partner with Planning, Marketing, and Engineering teams to evaluate product content changes, synthesizing physical and financial inputs to build viable, robust business cases.
• Contribution Margin & Profitability Analysis: Lead the consolidation and analysis of contribution margins-spanning specific vehicle to average vehicle metrics and Last Job to First Job margin analyses-incorporating marketing, material, freight, duty, and tax cost inputs.
• Market Equation & Feature Profitability: Collaborate with Regional Finance, Marketing, and Program Management teams to perform Market Equation analyses, evaluating the margin and profitability of specific features, vehicle series, and target markets.
• Financial Performance Tracking: Monitor and report program financial status, providing clear variance explanations and reconciliations against established targets, prior approvals, and business plans.
• Digital & AI Integration: Deploy AI-enabled tools to automate repetitive tasks, streamline day-to-day financial workflows, and enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of financial deliverables.
• Cost Optimization & Budgeting: Drive cost-reduction ideation and tracking to hit financial targets, while supporting annual Business Plan and Budget processes through detailed cost inputs and reconciliations.