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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’re 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.
Job Category
Finance
Position Summary
The Finance Manager, Consumer Original Equipment Tire (OE) is a key financial business partner to the President, Consumer OE and the entire OE organization.
The successful teammate will lead all financial analytical activities for OE including ensuring profitable and sustainable growth of the business.
This position will to the Executive Finance Director, Americas Tire Operations and will have a strong dotted line ing relationship to the President, OE.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic business partner to the President, OE
Participate as a key member of the business unit leadership team in the development of a strategic plan and ensure business plans are aligned with the overall goals of Americas Tire
Lead the Integrated Business Planning and Product Planning financial review processes for OE
Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan to ensure maximum goal attainment
Collaboratively evaluate opportunities for business growth and cost control
Own the Risk & Opportunities forecast submission for the business unit
Lead the budget and forecasting processes
Develop and analyze month-end financial ing
Develop Key Performance Indicator (KPI) ing, analyze insights, and distribute to the organization
Drive process and system improvements around financial ing and internal controls
Ensure financial results are ed accurately and timely in accordance with established policies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting
Minimum five (5) years of related work experience
Extensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience
Strong analytical and evaluation skills
Self-starter that takes initiative to complete tasks with minimal direction or guidance
Highly effective communication skills (verbal, listening, and written)
Comfortable presenting to and interacting with senior leaders
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables
Strong convictions and candor, combined with emotional intelligence
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and SAP applications
Preferred
Advanced business degree or professional certification
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
