Senior Financial Analyst, Merchandising

Bridgestone Americas • Nashville, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst of Merchandising to join our team in Nashville, TN. This role will provide strategic decision support and be a trusted business partner for Bridgestone Retail Operations. This successful teammate will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Merchandising Finance. This role is a HYBRID position in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance / MBA a plus
• Minimum of five 3+ years of related work experience
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience
• Analytical skills, advanced modeling, financial consolidation, and reporting experience.
• Must be very proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to work with large amounts of data from various sources
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and perform well under tight timelines
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with peers and business leaders to gain support for the execution of strategies and initiatives that need to be implemented

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating Power BI Dashboards is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contributor to the forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Ensure financial results are reported in a timely and accurate manner, in compliance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Interpret and analyze income statements and balance sheets.
• Develop complex financial models.
• Possess strong analytical & evaluation skills.
• Proactively drive strategy and finance discussions within the business.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support and/or lead highly visible special projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Communicate candidly and directly to various levels of leadership.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior