Sr. Specialist FP&A

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Gurgaon, India, is seeking a seasoned finance leader to own FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate reporting for the India business. You will drive raw material cost planning, cash flow management, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable financial insights.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 8+ years post-qualification experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to improve forecasting through

Qualifications

• CA qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong cross-functional partnering and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive raw material cost planning, cash flow management, and corporate reporting for the India business.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for raw material costs and cash flow.
• Develop monthly cash flow forecasts and identify variances; recommend actions to optimize working capital.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support cost optimization and decision-making.
• Improve forecasting through automation and better financial planning processes.
• Manage corporate financial reporting and month-end close; ensure timely submissions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver value through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and analytics for strategic decisions.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities through data analysis and present insights to senior leadership.
• Continuously improve financial processes, controls and reporting standards.

Skills

CA

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Data analysis

Business partnering

Communication

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Job description

You Will Be Responsible For

• Driving raw material cost planning, cash flow management, and corporate reporting for the India business.
• Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes for raw material costs and cash flow.
• Developing accurate monthly cash flow forecasts, identifying variances, and recommending actions to optimize working capital.
• Providing strategic financial insights to support cost optimization and business decision-making.
• Driving forecasting excellence by improving financial planning processes and implementing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Managing corporate financial reporting, month-end closing activities, and ensuring timely and accurate financial submissions.
• Partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and deliver value through financial analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Preparing management reports, dashboards, and financial analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Continuously improving financial processes, controls, and reporting standards to drive operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, corporate reporting, cash flow management, and business partnering.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in raw material cost planning, cash flow management, and corporate financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong business partnering, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to think strategically while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.