Finance Manager, Latin America Supply Chain

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.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

Job Category

Finance

Position Summary

We're currently looking for a Latin America Logistics & Supply Chain Management (LSCM) Finance Manager to join our team in Nashville.

This role will be responsible for influencing and operationalizing the short to mid-term execution of functional strategy plans. The problems this role faces are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis, along with the ability to influence decisions across a matrixed organization. A successful candidate will require the ability to influence others, to accept practices and approaches, and the ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the Executive Director, Latin America LSCM and the multiple countries finance and logistics teams.
• Partner with Senior Management and LSCM department leaders (logistics, warehousing, headquarters) to establish financial targets consistent with the company's strategic plan prior to recurring budget cycle
• Participate as a key member of the business unit leadership team and Finance function in the development of the strategic plans and ensure business plans are aligned with the overall Bridgestone America Tire Operations (BATO) Latin America goals. Specifically, ownership of short to mid-term (1-3+ years) execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department.
• Leadership role during annual budget process and monthly forecast with a keen focus on highlighting risks and opportunities along with preparation and presentation of budgets and forecasts
• Responsible for overseeing month-end close and reporting requirements with a focus on timely, accurate, and insightful reporting.
• Execute accurate financial reporting and lead internal controls, consistent with internal policies as well as regulatory and control requirements (IFRS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required
• 5-7 years minimum managerial finance experience
• Experience with logistics and supply chain management processes
• Must be bi-lingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• 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.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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

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