Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Planning AnalystWe're currently looking for a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our team in Nashville, TN. This role will serve as the primary finance partner for Firestone Airide's (FSA) Sales leaders for pricing, demand planning, and reporting. In addition, to supporting monthly accounting close and forecasting activities. The position reports to FSA's Finance Manager and will have direct exposure to leadership and multiple cross-functional teams on a global scale. This role is a HYBRID position in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN.Responsibilities:Primary finance partner for the U.S. Sales team with focus on improving price and mix variance reporting to influence ROI analysis and go-to-market strategiesDirects sales Data & Analytics initiatives (e.g. Power BI) to enhance sales reporting visibility and insights, specifically to inform the FSA President, VP of Sales, and Global Sales Channel DirectorsManages monthly Demand Planning consolidation from global sales team, provides forecasting insights, and presents FSA overview to leadership to highlight key changes and decisions neededLeads oversight of Global Pricing Administration, including responsibility for master data compliance, adherence to business approval thresholds, and process improvementsUpdates RMI Pricing for U.S. OEM customers based on commodity market data and customer contractual agreements to ensure compliance and accurate recovery of material costsSupports the Monthly Accounting Close process, including individual analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations with a focus on sales activitiesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMBA or related graduate degree and relevant certifications (e.g. CPA, CMA) preferred3+ years of related Finance experienceKnowledge of SAP, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and Power BI expertise preferredAbility to clearly present recommendations and summarize complex issues, particularly for non-Finance teammatesAt 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.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 EligibilityIf 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.