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 are 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.

Position Summary

The FP&A Investor Relations & Analysis Lead is responsible for investor relations support for Bridgestone America’s parent company in Japan and providing strategic analysis and insights for the Americas operations.

This highly visible role works directly with the CFO, Finance VP’s, and Business Presidents in support of investor relations and competitor analysis. The role will be a partner to multiple business teams as well as manufacturing and supply chain, including senior leaders in sales and operations.

The position reports to the Manager of Investor Relations & Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support and eventually lead Investor Relations activities for Bridgestone Americas with report outs to Americas Executive Team and Japan Management

• Perform detailed competitor analysis providing strategic insights to Executive Team, and support the cross function Competitor Intelligence Center of Excellence group

• Support macro-economic analysis, including monitoring and reporting ongoing monthly and quarterly indicators in addition to ad-hoc business environment

• Consolidate and analyze large data sets and communicate concise, simplified conclusions

• Partner with business leaders to make recommendations based on identified trends that will influence overall business decision making

• Form collaborative relationships with internal customers by listening, clarifying, and responding effectively and in a timely manner

• Support and/or lead highly visible special projects for the Executive Team on an ad hoc basis

• Attend investor meetings as needed

• Support the compilation of Executive materials for Investor meetings

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

• MBA or related graduate degree preferred

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive Finance experience operating in a performance / results-oriented culture

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required

• Technically proficient with knowledge of BPC, SAP, and BI/BW a plus