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Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn (Michigan, US), manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 65 plants worldwide, the UK is one of our most important markets outside the US, where we employ around 13,000 individuals.

We are looking for

Talented individuals to undertake either:

• A 12-month paid work placement as part of our business placement program to work in Finance starting early September 2014

About the placements

The Finance function within Ford seeks to inspire and enable our business partners to achieve business objectives while building pride, capability & leadership in our people. The challenges start on day one, as you share responsibility for major business decisions. Upon joining the Finance team, your focus will be in supporting one of the key business areas: Product Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Marketing & Sales, Accounting, Profit Analysis, Internal Control, Treasury or Internal Audit.

Typical intern responsibilities might include

• Supporting the development of a budget and business plan
• Liaising cross functionally to develop analytical profit forecasts for each vehicle line
• Developing current vehicle reporting finance information for management review
• Financial management of manufacturing plants
• Control of investment costs for new vehicles on a global basis

You will need to demonstrate

• Knowledge and passion about our business and our customers
• A drive for continuous improvement
• Ability to build strong relationships and be a team player
• Excellent communication skills
• A can do, find a way, attitude
• A positive approach and ability to inspire others
• Experience of delivering high quality work to deadline
• Creativity, initiative, diplomacy, self motivation and self confidence

Whether here for 12 weeks or 12 months, you will gain insight into Corporate Finance and will develop both analytical and professional skills that will be of benefit to you in your future career. You will have the opportunity to take on real responsibility, work as an active member in cross functional teams, liaise with people at all levels of the business and global colleagues by contributing to international projects and work streams.

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