FP&A Analyst
JobReq ID:
52125
Type of work:
Hybrid
Type of contract:
Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Location:
Zaventem, BE
JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a FP&A Analyst reporting directly to the FP&A Planning Manager. This is a EMIA role, based in Bridgestone Europe HQ ( Zaventem – Belgium).
You will part of BSEMIA’s Group FP&A team that is responsible for performing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that support major corporate decisions of the CFO, CEO, and the Management Board.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support and drive the financial planning cycles ( Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecast and Monthly Rolling forecast exercise).
- Streamline and integrate financial planning processes.
- Production of the corresponding reports to be shared with the involved parties.
- Production of variances reports (vs. Prior Year, vs. Budget, vs. Prior Forecast) allowing the business to help visibility and information for decisions.
- Liaising with Bridgestone Japan for what concerns management accounting and variance analyses.
- Provide the financial overview of Bridgestone EMIA, generating insights which can be leveraged across the organization.
- Geographical scope : Europe, Middle East, CIS, Africa & India.
- Key player for interacting with Tokyo headquarter when it comes to consolidated results.
- Turnover : ~6 Billion Euros
- The function reports to the FP&A EMIA Manager and works closely with various members of other functions ( Business Finance, Group Finance, LSCM, CFO, Executive Committee etc. )
REQUIREMENTS:
Education (type & level) :
Master degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.
Competencies:
- Passion for business performance and optimization.
- Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and reporting skills. Can go from advanced Excel functions to insightful PowerPoint decks with ease. Has the capacity to analyze complex problems and makes decisions in a timely manner
- Exceptional communicator. Strong presentation skills and ability to present complicated analysis in a concise and clear manner.
- Able to act and think at a global level
- Able to work in an environment with tight deadlines
- Adapts to changing objectives and priorities
- Flexible and customer oriented
- Builds relationships between various areas of the organization, mainly local finance, central finance, Shared Service Center, the Japanese Finance organization and the functional business leaders (executives)
- Result oriented : design/improve and implement new processes, programs and systems; focus on execution
- Strong interest in business performance management systems
Professional experience :
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in FP&A / analyst of EMEA/Global companies
- Experience in a Controlling & Solid accounting background
- Significant analytical skillset, including the use of BI and reporting tools
- Strong quantitative abilities
- Able to solve complex problems
- Experience in developing finance systems/driving finance system improvements
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is a significant additional asset
Languages :
English (mandatory), additional languages desirable.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
- Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting.
- You will have the opportunity to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects.
- We offer you attractive Benefits and a Competitive Salary