Business Analyst - Digital Process Management & Automation
About the job
- A completed university degree, such as Business Information Systems, Business Administration, or a comparable field.
- Experience analyzing and optimizing business processes, with basic technical understanding including Power BI, SQL, or basic knowledge of a programming language.
- Strong analytical skills, process-analysis capability, and the ability to present complex subjects clearly.
- Initiative, results orientation, and the ability to actively drive and implement change.
- Very good Microsoft Office skills.
- Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
- Analyze existing end-to-end business processes, identify automation opportunities, and support implementation in close collaboration with technical teams using the Microsoft Power Platform.
- Develop meaningful, automated Power BI dashboards that translate extensive data into understandable and well-founded decision-making information.
- Identify inefficiencies in existing operational workflows and coordinate projects with business functions to sustainably improve data quality and process efficiency.
- Advise Operations on process and data topics and act as a central point of contact.
- Advance process development through targeted use of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
- Represent Business Development of Ford Bank in international projects and support corporate initiatives through ad hoc analyses.
About the company
Ford Motor Company designs and builds vehicles for individual drivers and commercial fleets worldwide, spanning Ford trucks and SUVs and Lincoln luxury models. Its Mustang sports car and Bronco off-road vehicles sit alongside gasoline, hybrid and electric products. The company sells vehicles, parts and accessories through dealers, while Ford Pro combines commercial vehicles with fleet software, charging and maintenance services; Ford Credit earns money from customer and dealer financing and leases. Connected services add subscriptions for vehicle features and business operations. Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, the company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan
Founded
1903
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hybrid demand supports product teams: October 2026 results showed Maverick Hybrid's third-quarter sales rose 59.6%.
- Development has funding: Ford's US salaried education program reimburses eligible tuition up to $6,000 yearly.
- Profit expectations improved: July 2026 guidance raised Ford's annual adjusted earnings before interest and taxes to $10-$11 billion.
What critics are saying
- Production depends on suppliers: Ford's October 2026 update confirmed a September supplier issue disrupted F-150 output.
- Expect limited remote work: Ford's US salaried guide specifies four onsite days weekly for most salaried staff.
- Ford's EV losses drain earnings: July 2026 results showed a $919 million second-quarter loss before interest and taxes.
What makes Ford Motor Company unique
- The founding family retains influence: Ford's Class B shares carry 40% of shareholder voting power.
- Fleet software reaches beyond its vehicles: Ford Pro Telematics tracks non-Ford vehicles through approved plug-in devices.
- Truck leadership is entrenched: December 2025 reporting marked F-Series' 49th consecutive year as America's bestselling truck.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Remote Work Options
Paid Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Company News
Four blue chip companies, UPS, Pfizer, Kraft Heinz, and Ford, may struggle to sustain their dividends, according to an analysis of their earnings, cash flow, and debt. UPS yields 7.02% and pays out about 121% of its GAAP earnings. Pfizer yields 6.10%, with a GAAP payout ratio of about 226%; its 2025 free cash flow of $9.076 billion fell short of $9.771 billion in dividends. Kraft Heinz yields 6.82%, but its trailing GAAP earnings per share are −$2.88 after $7.4 billion in impairments. Ford yields 4.98% after an $8.162 billion loss in 2025, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 4.66. All four companies say their payouts are safe, and each points to adjusted earnings guidance that covers the dividend.
myKaarma has launched AI Lead Management solutions for Ford and Lincoln dealerships, expanding its service operations role with both brands. The technology connects four workflow stages: answering calls, diagnosing issues, scheduling appointments, and following up with customers. The system's ServiceConcierge AI assistant handles calls and scheduling 24/7, booking over 20% of monthly appointments and saving dealerships more than 25 hours monthly. Service Pre-Diag interviews customers about vehicle concerns before arrival, whilst ServiceConnect automates follow-up communications. The platform reduces booking time by nearly 50%, with average appointments scheduled in under 90 seconds. myKaarma is already an approved technology provider for Ford and Lincoln dealerships and recently became a Service Lane Technology partner for Stellantis' Mopar Service Gateway.
Seven major S&P 500 companies with market capitalizations exceeding $20 billion need to rally at least 200% to reach their previous all-time highs, according to Bespoke. The struggling firms include PG&E, PayPal, Ford, Nike, Las Vegas Sands, Zoetis, and Crown Castle. Nike has experienced particularly poor performance, with the company's stock trading at record lows and its dividend yield approaching 5%. Recent quarterly results showed Nike Brand sales fell 4%, online sales dropped 13%, Converse sales declined 28%, and China sales crashed 26%. CEO Elliott Hill indicated that weakness in the sportswear market would persist. PayPal faces intense competition in the payments sector. New CEO Enrique Lores reportedly declined a buyout offer from Stripe and will focus on cost reductions and improving customer experience.
Ford CEO Jim Farley warned on 29 September that it is "too late" for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, though America still has time to act carefully. Chinese brands captured nearly 12% of Europe's new-car sales in August, largely through plug-in hybrids that escaped 2024 tariffs on battery-electric vehicles. Farley's warning comes as Ford partners with Geely to build electric SUVs at Ford's Valencia plant starting in 2028. Ford will own two-thirds of the venture. The arrangement mirrors a framework Farley reportedly raised with Trump officials in January, allowing Chinese carmakers to build in the US only through American-controlled joint ventures. Chinese EVs sell for 21% less than rivals in Europe despite tariffs. BYD's Seagull retails for roughly $10,000 in China.
Ford and JPMorganChase have launched Michigan LIFT, a platform connecting manufacturers with innovative suppliers and capital to expand domestic production. Over the next decade, Ford aims to award up to $1 billion in contracts to participating suppliers, while JPMorganChase plans to provide up to $1 billion in debt financing. The initiative includes Michigan Central, Newlab, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which aspire to attract 10 to 20 additional industrial buyers representing over $1 billion in annual demand by 2036. Michigan Central will provide physical testing infrastructure across its 30-acre Detroit innovation district, whilst Newlab aims to contribute $20 million in commercialisation services. The platform initially focuses on five areas: robotics, advanced energy, mobility, critical minerals, and life sciences manufacturing.