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.

FinanceWe’re currently looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team in Nashville, TN at Bridgestone America HQ.
The Financial Analyst – FP&A is responsible for supporting month-end close activities, reporting, and forecasting activities as well as serving as controller for Marketing and Rebates/Commissions processes. The position reports to FSA’s Finance Manager – FP&A and will have direct exposure with cross-functional teams, particularly Sales and Marketing.
Firestone Airide (FSA) is a global manufacturer of air suspension solutions with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

• Supports the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for non-manufacturing activity in the U.S.

• Leads finance support for the Marketing function in controller activities, including spending control (e.g. OpEx, CapEx) and month-end close activities

• Serves as primary contact in the U.S. for sales rebates and commissions, including responsibility for first level approvals, reconciliations, and process improvements

• Supports the global forecast and budget process through consolidation of IBP (Integrated Business Planning) and other inputs

• Supports global OpEx reporting, including analysis by account, cost center, and country to ensure controllable expenses are maintained within budget

• Supports purchasing activities as primary finance contact for non-plant teammates to process Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (POs)

• Supports and/or leads cross-functional projects on an ad hoc basis

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of SAP and advance Microsoft Office skills preferred (Power BI is a plus)
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CPA, CMA) preferred
• Fluent in English required, secondary languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish) preferred

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.

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