Finance Manager - Transportation and Warehousing

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, OH is seeking a Finance Manager for Transportation and Warehousing to partner with leadership, delivering accurate forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis through monthly and annual operating plans.

You will build and lead a finance team, drive process improvements, and provide strategic insights to support decisions across manufacturing, supply chain, and regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics field.
• MBA/CPA/CMA preferred for advanced roles.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible finance leadership experience.
• Experience developing talent and leading teams in a finance function.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, Hyperion, Power BI and related reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and reporting process for Transportation and Warehousing.
• Provide financial analysis and capital reviews for strategic projects.
• Drive AOP process alignment and performance reporting across teams.
• Develop and mentor finance team members to build bench strength.
• Support process improvements in financial reporting and controls.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Financial analysis

ERP knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA / CPA / CMA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Finance Manager, Transportation and Warehousing leads the financial partnership with Transportation and Warehousing leadership, providing strategic analysis and insights that support business decisions and drive financial performance. This role is responsible for developing and leading a finance team that delivers accurate forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis through the monthly and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes. The position supports both strategic and tactical decision-making by ensuring high-quality financial analysis, strong management controls, and operational oversight. Additionally, the Finance Manager drives process and systems improvements to enhance financial reporting, efficiency, and overall business results.

Why This Role Matters

• Drive strategic supply chain and transportation performance by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and enhance business performance through data-driven insights.
• Own forecasting, performance analysis, and financial reconciliation processes, leveraging SAP, Hyperion, and Power BI to improve visibility into daily performance, strengthen forecast accuracy, and support informed decision-making.
• Influence business outcomes through executive-level reporting and presentations, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for diverse audiences across manufacturing, supply chain, and regional leadership teams.
• Support strategic business goals and team development by building strong stakeholder relationships, challenging the status quo, and helping create a high-impact, collaborative "One Team" culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you’ll do

• Develop team members to build bench strength for the Finance Organization (including training of personnel and development of professionals within the business for key Finance roles). Ensure a strong Performance Management Process that aligns individual objectives with business metrics and connects performance against objectives.
• Manage the monthly Forecast and Reporting Process. Understand and have an ability to summarize and communicate clearly the financial results (Transportation and Warehousing) that measure progress against objectives and assess the effectiveness of decisions made.
• Be an integral part of strategic business decisions around Transportation and Warehousing Projects. Provide financial and capital analysis reviews in support of strategic projects.
• Manage the AOP Process - Ensuring alignment across the Transportation and Warehousing Teams to achieve company goals.
• Lead and participate in other ad-hoc projects that support process improvements (pertaining to financial analysis and reporting).

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business (related field), Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Desired master’s degree or certifications (i.e. MBA, CPA, CMA).
• 5 or more years of experience in progressively more responsible Finance Leadership Assignments (including experience managing or leading people).
• Experienced in supporting a high performing Finance Team - Developing talent for the organization as evidenced by advancement and success of Team Members.
• Technical and working experience with Financial IT Systems (from a detailed to consolidation perspective).
• Strong knowledge and understanding in relevant systems (i.e. MS Office Suite, ERP Systems [SAP], Reporting Applications [Hyperion]).
• Able to analyze and grasp a situation quickly from different perspectives and create well-reasoned situations. Innately comfortable with complexity and ambiguity.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Understanding of Business Operations.

Additional Details

• Relocation Available: No
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Travel: No

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 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

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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