Finance Business Partner Europe East South
Kranj, SLOVENIA IT development
Job description
Goodyear. More Driven.
Finance business partner Consumer EES
Job Location:
Kranj (Slovenia)
About the Role:
Reporting directly to the FP&A Manager Consumer EE, the Finance Business Partner Consumer EES position combines operational and tactical roles, supporting key local business initiatives while establishing a strong financial strategy for a long-term profitable growth of the local business.
The FBP Consumer is the key financial support to the local Consumer business team and, as such, his role is to :
- provide robust financial KPIs/supports leading to correct strategic and tactical business decisions.
- ensure that any business changes remains in line with the Consumer strategy and financial plan agreed, and are properly reflected in Forecasts and Financial Statements.
- provide right support to local key consumer stakeholders , in supporting ad-hoc analysis, and in analyzing key business drivers (past and forward).
- lead and drive the financial estimating as well as the anaylsis of actual outcomes, while ensuring they are reported timely with high standards of quality and accuracy (delivering a balanced 50-50 forecast, both P&L and Balance Sheet)
- be and act as the #2 in the market next to the sales leader
The FBP Consumer interacts with all the Country-based functions, along with Consumer Senior Management and Directors, using a combination of analytical skill, good communication and leadership capabilities in order to support all aspects critical in delivering plan
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Forecast preparation and Analysis of Business performance :
· Lead local Consumer FP&A activities related to financial forecastsand to past results analysis and explanation.
· Drive timely and accurate reporting and analysis of actual performance versus plan
· Translate Consumer PBU financial actual results into actionable strategic or tactical tasks for the Consumer PBU, and into monthly FY(18 Months) forecast
· Produce timely and quality financial Consumer estimates (18 months rolling forecast) by coordinating input from relevant sources and developing procedures to improve the forecast processes and accuracy, across the local business functions
Business Partnering:
· The FBP is called upon to both support and challenge local management, using a combination of data, and leadership skills to provide insight and to influence decision makers.
· Contribute fully to the development of local strategy across all areas of the consumer business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate, providing transparency in results and estimates and guidance on all activities
· Compile financial reports that support key business decisions for local Lead team and Consumer BU team
· Be an integrated contributor in key business processes, such as target setting, forecasting activities, assessing financial Risk management and governance. Active participation to MOR/S&OP cycle and reliable support for monthly closing activities
· Support other local consumer stakholders by providing ad-hoc reporting as required, financial studies and analysis related to volume/mix, pricing, cash initiatives, segment profitability and capital expenditure to enable the best business decisions. Provide recommendations through an analytical and fact-based approach
Continous Improvement : Strategic projects and Cash
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to finance processes and systems.
· Support and Engage into Strategic projects (Local and Regional initiatives) to contribute to growth
· Proactive in credit management, in close collaboration with local credit managers
Requirements:
· Minimum 5-10 years of progressively more responsible cross functional experience in various financial roles, including both corporate and operational finance
· Fluent in English
· Business experience, FP&A role, process improvement, leading teams through processes and projects (factory experience will be a plus)
· Understanding of sales and marketing operations, manufacturing and supply chain and procurement
· Technical and working experience with financial IT systems from a detailed to consolidation perspective
· Continuous Improvement experience, focused on getting groups “on board” with new processes and techniques
· Involvement and understanding of consolidation and reporting to a US parent company
· Strong knowledge, understanding, and practical skills in relevant systems (i.e. ERP system (SAP preferred, MS Office products, Hyperion or similar application) as applicable to the region
We offer:
· Interesting job position in an international environment with English usage on a daily basis
· Contract of full-time employment with appealing employment conditions
· Great career development opportunities in one of the world’s largest tire companies with global footprint and recognition
Apply.
Please note that we will only contact chosen candidates.
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tyre companies. It employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 47 facilities in 21 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 towww.goodyear.com/corporate .
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