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

We’re currently looking for a Senior Finance Manager – Merchandising to join our team in Bridgestone Retail Operations. This position is expected to be a strategic business partner with our teams by driving thought leadership in merchandise financial metrics, identifying efficiencies, and providing clear sales and margin tracking and reconciliations. Additionally, this position oversees the financial budgeting and forecasting for merchandise sales and margin. Lastly, this position must understand business trends, foresee financial opportunities and risks, and effectively influence business strategy. Therefore, candidates will need strong communication and leadership skills with a capability to gain a keen understanding of the merchandise business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Merchants to develop annual budget and quarterly sales and margin forecasts.

• Assist with specific merchandise projects by building a business case, thoroughly vetting the necessary components for success, and supporting the project through completion.

• Analyze financial and business information to identify underlying business drivers and trends to deliver improved sales and profitability.

• Support the development of financial models, analytical and reporting tools, and ad hoc analysis/special projects.

• Create compelling stories and visuals to ensure complex subjects are easily understood.

• Transform the team into leveraging and adopting new technologies, processes, and ideation approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with emphasis in finance, accounting, or economics

• MBA preferred.

• 7 years of relevant experience including 3 years management or leadership experience.

• Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships, communicate, and present to all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work under ambiguity and independently prioritize assignments and projects with a high sense of urgency.

• Continuous improvement mindset – ability to document, analyze, make recommendations, and improve existing processes.