Job Description

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.

• 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.

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 scastr34@ford.com

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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