Associate - Finance

Raw Material, Tariff, and Cancellation Claims Audit

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit supplier raw material claims by validating key parameters, including:
  • Volumes supplied by suppliers
  • Invoice pricing and applicable raw material index movements
  • Weight evidence and supporting documentation for parts
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain Purchasing team to ensure all estimated claims are accurately forecasted and recorded in the purchasing system prior to audit.
• Partner with the Raw Material Finance team to ensure audit outcomes and relevant claim details are appropriately reflected in forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Review and audit tariff-related supplier claims, ensuring compliance with applicable tariff regulations and organizational policies, and provide recommendations based on audit findings.
• Evaluate supplier claims arising from part or program cancellations, including vehicle programs cancelled prior to launch, by validating costs against Supplier Claims Guidelines and Ford's Global Terms & Conditions.
• Collaborate with Product Development Finance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Suppliers to resolve claim-related queries, policy interpretation issues, and process gaps.
• Identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement of claim validation and audit processes.

Key Stakeholders:

• Supply Chain Purchasing
• Raw Material Finance
• Product Development Finance
• Suppliers
• Cross-functional Business and Finance Teams

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Audit and financial analysis
• Cost validation and claim review
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, commercial terms, and pricing structures
• Attention to detail and compliance mindset

Key Skills & Competencies 

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, actuals variance analysis, accounting close processes, and auditing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (advanced formulas and data analysis) and PowerPoint presentations.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and iERP is preferred.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with the Purchasing team while driving adherence to established processes and controls.
• Strong stakeholder management and networking skills, with the ability to interact and build relationships across Finance, Engineering, STA, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on compliance and governance.

Qualifications

• CA or CMA qualification is mandatory.
• 0-1 year of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, FP&A, Cost Management, or related fields.

Additional Requirement

• Immediate joiners or candidates who can join at short notice will be preferred.