Finance Analyst
CurrentProduct Development Finance Analyst • Delivered high quality milestone and strategy study financials for future vehicle models (Fiesta, Kuga) , e.g. Issue-to-Issue Variance Tracker, Sensitivity Analysis, Joint Venture to Ford Profit Walk, Income Statement Comparison, etc. in 10 different markets to support management decision making.• Played the key role in maintaining inputs to and outputs from 5 program profit models. Evaluated quality of financial data which came from a variety of… Show more Product Development Finance Analyst • Delivered high quality milestone and strategy study financials for future vehicle models (Fiesta, Kuga) , e.g. Issue-to-Issue Variance Tracker, Sensitivity Analysis, Joint Venture to Ford Profit Walk, Income Statement Comparison, etc. in 10 different markets to support management decision making.• Played the key role in maintaining inputs to and outputs from 5 program profit models. Evaluated quality of financial data which came from a variety of functions (Purchasing, Manufacturing and Marketing & Sales). Implemented robust financial data inputs to the Corporate Business Plan and Budget process and ensured consistency with the final approved global plans.• Managed cross-functional discussion and work with global program teams (both Joint Venture and other regions), strategy teams and functional owners to understand holistic key physicals and financials for Fiesta and Kuga. Issued agreed program assumptions before kick-off.• Led special and ad-hoc studies including financial scenario analysis, Time Adjusted Rate of Return Model to identify revenue, cost and investment opportunities. Conducted ASEAN/Taiwan Better Plan with an improvement of $15 million profits per year through 3 major cost saving points.Manufacturing Finance Analyst• Took charge of monthly forecast, yearly budget, five-year business plan for launch cost in Asia Pacific manufacturing footprints. Delivered $22 million savings in 2014 as a team. Coordinated the regular meeting with seven AP plants. • Optimized monthly data collection and reporting process by CGFM system, promoted efficiency by 50%.• Responsible for launch cost, labor & overhead cost presenting of Integrated Manufacturing and Joint Venture vehicle programs, i.e. Edge, Focus, Kuga, and Mondeo. Designed and built calendarization and benchmark models for on-going enhancement projects to identify saving opportunities for each program. Show less