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Costing Specialist

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JobReq ID:  55340
Type of work:  Hybrid
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Salary Range: 
Location: 

Poznań, PL

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Pourpose

 

As a Costing Specialist within our SSC Financial Operations team, you will be responsible for standard costing activities in SAP, working closely with Finance, Transfer Pricing and Master Data teams. This role focuses on daily execution and maintenance of standard cost data, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

You will handle assigned tasks with attention to detail and reliability, supporting smooth system operations.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Perform daily standard cost maintenance in SAP, including handling ad-hoc requests for missing standard costs
  • Execute standard costing for tires, pre-cured tires (PCT), and assemblies (production and subcontracting flows)
  • Upload and maintain standard costs for import sources, in cooperation with Transfer Pricing
  • Analyze extension reports and ensure timely standard cost updates in SAP
  • Coordinate material master data updates, liaising with Master Data teams
  • Support monthly activities, including opening periods for standard cost marking
  • Perform basic analysis and provide insights on standard costing upon request
  • Perform year-end preparation activities, including updates of mark-ups, budget rates, activity type prices and costing runs
  • Support and act as backup for Transfer Pricing processes
  • Ensure data accuracy and process compliance in all assigned activities

 

Requirements:

 

  • Bachelor or supplementary studies at Finance and Accounting at least initiated or an external accounting training finalized with a certificate
  • Minimum 1,5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or analytical roles
  • Fluent English (C1) is a must
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in working with SAP FI or other ERP/financial systems
  • Basic knowledge or initial exposure to SAP MM (Inventory) is an asset
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles
  • Ability to review, understand and interpret financial data
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in daily work
  • Good communication skills and customer-oriented mindset
  • Ability to follow processes and work with defined procedures
  • Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and develop in costing area
  • Team player, comfortable working in an international environment
  • Confidentiality and high level of integrity
  • Positive attitude, motivation, and eagerness to grow within the role

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter 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 payment; 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.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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