Justin Philipose
Operating Cost Analyst @Ford Credit
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WORK HISTORY
Operating Cost Analyst @Ford Credit
Dearborn, MI, US
Analyze monthly operating cost variances for various skill teams (Sales, F&A, Legal, HR, Communications, Treasury) and provide clear explanations during close and forecast cycles- Build and update operating cost forecasts in Anaplan and ensure alignment with actuals through detailed Excel and ledger reconciliations- Prepare, post, and document monthly journal entries, including intercompany transfers, to maintain accurate financial reporting and audit readiness- Track and validate headcount for all supported skill teams to support workforce planning- Manage the certification and representation process by identifying and compiling off–balance sheet items and contingent liabilities, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) requirements quarterly.
EDUCATION
Broward College
Dual enrollment
Sheridan Technical College
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Florida International University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School
High School Diploma
Florida International University
Minor
ABOUT JUSTIN PHILIPOSE
I am a finance professional focused on industries that drive real economic growth, including manufacturing, automotive finance, engineering, energy, aviation, and defense. I bring a data-driven, execution-focused approach to cost management, forecasting, and financial operations within large, complex organizations.I currently work at Ford Motor Company as a Corporate Finance Program (CFP) analyst, a rotational leadership development program. In my first rotation at Ford Credit, I serve as an Operating Cost Analyst supporting multiple corporate skill teams, including Sales, Finance & Accounting, Legal, HR, Communications, and Treasury. My role centers on analyzing monthly operating cost variances, building and maintaining forecasts in Anaplan, reconciling forecasts to actuals through detailed Excel and ledger analysis, preparing and posting journal entries (including intercompany transactions), tracking headcount to support workforce planning, and supporting quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) certification and contingent liability reporting.Previously at Ford, I redesigned a financial model that improved expense forecasting across 20+ vehicle lines and 13 assembly plants and supported the allocation of over $400 million in labor and overhead costs. Earlier in my career, I worked at Miami Beef, Inc, supporting the CFO and VP of Finance with accounts payable, pricing analysis, ERP transitions, and acquisition-related projects, processing 150+ invoices weekly in a high-volume operating environment.I have also held finance leadership roles outside of corporate settings, including serving as Treasurer for Green Meadows Church of God, where I managed a budget and secured meaningful tax savings, and streamlining financial operations for a multi-agent real estate team.I am proficient in SAP S/4HANA, Anaplan, Oracle NetSuite, and advanced Excel, and I am driven to apply disciplined financial analysis to improve cost control, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation in industrial and manufacturing-driven organizations.
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