Senior Financial Analyst, Merchandising

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global, dynamic environment

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst of Merchandising to provide strategic decision support and partner with Bridgestone Retail Operations.

You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis, reporting to the Senior Manager of Merchandising Finance. The role is hybrid, with office presence Tuesday through Thursday at Bridgestone HQ in Nashville.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced modeling, financial consolidation, and reporting experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to work with large data sets.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience creating Power BI Dashboards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and budget planning as a key contributor to Bridgestone Retail Operations.
• Ensure IFRS-compliant financial reporting and accuracy of statements.
• Interpret income statements and balance sheets to guide decisions.
• Develop complex financial models to support strategy.
• Communicate findings clearly to leadership and drive finance discussions.
• Lead or support high-visibility projects and process improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication with leadership

Excel proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

MBA (a plus)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Finance

Position Summary

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.

Location & Hybrid

This role is a HYBRID position in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Experience creating Power BI Dashboards is a plus

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. 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. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What We Offer

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.

Additional Details

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.