Senior Financial Analyst

Company Overview Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for... full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. Position Summary We’re currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Nashville, TN at Bridgestone America HQ. This role will be responsible for supporting Bridgestone’s (1) Off-the-Road Tire (“OTR”) and (2) GCR Tires & Service (“GCR”) Business Units. Key functions include analysis of monthly business results, generation of quarterly forecasts and annual budget, semiannual import cost setting, and various ad-hoc analyses as needed. Beyond the analysis, the successful candidate will be able to work cross-functionally with other business functions (marketing, sales, operations, HR) and help to influence the understanding and decisions of business leaders. Responsibilities • Analysis of monthly results culminating in presentation to business leaders • Support P&L-focused forecast with focus on price, volume, and mix impacts • Lead cost alignment exercise on product imported from international Bridgestone entities • Understanding of accounting structure for both OTR & GCR in order to advise stakeholders of variance drivers in specific GL accounts • Model P&L in multiple formats (by tire category, by manufacturing source, etc.) • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field from an accredited university • 3-5 year of experience required in a similar Finance function • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required. • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server strongly preferred; working knowledge of SAP & BW a plus • Thinks strategically, possesses strong analytical capability and has solid business acumen