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Finance Business Partner Consumer

Position Snapshot

• Title: Finance Business Partner Consumer
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Full-time
• Location: Zaventem (Belgium)
  

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced controller to partner with the Consumer Product Business Leaders in managing the financial performance of its dedicated business line(s) at 360°, as well as steering business decision making through controlling, analysis, valorizations & reporting requirements in terms of profitability, tactics and strategy execution.

S/he will be responsible for building short and long-term plans, explaining variances and identifying risks and opportunities for counter-measures, as well as monitoring and challenging the ongoing performance by performing analysis for each product line at the most granular level required.

This role is the key in the Organization and need to quickly develop in-depth business knowledge and expertise by working hand-in-hand with the Business, Finance peers (HQ & Regions), as well as all the relevant supporting functions (Product Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning…) to drive profitable business growth.

Responsibilities

Performance Controlling & Analysis

• Responsible for the in-depth performance controlling & analysis vs benchmark about all the multiple elements of the Profit & Loss (from Net Sales, through OPEX and OP) by product and channel, for all markets and plants in Europe;
• Analyse in a pertinent / critical way and proactively challenge the business by identifying performance issues, risks / opportunities and propose solutions;
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance and suggest appropriate counter-measures for correction;
• Support investment decision-making by performing ad-hoc analysis, valorisations and business case studies serving senior decision makers
  

Performance Management Reporting

• Responsible for the production and presentation of the management reporting package to the Business Leaders and stakeholders, including the monitoring of KPI’s, qualitative comments, trends and relevant ad-hoc insights;
• Deliver pertinent insights that reflects the market environment, true performance achievements and priorities by business line (MS, Vol-Px-Mix, COGS, OPEX…)
• Identify areas where the results deviate from targets, identify root causes & counter-measures with relevant departments heads, communicate adequately and follow-up the implementation of necessary counter-measures;
• Create and maintain financial models focusing on profitability and variance analysis, developing business cases, KPI’s and investment / ROI summaries.
  

Planning & Analysis

• Understand the business macro-economic, environment and industry key trends / outlook, as well as demand evolution assumptions;
• Support the design, internal organization and coordination of the various planning activities processes (forecasts, budget and mid-term plan), validation gates and milestones amongst all different stakeholders in the Group;
• Determine and challenge for robust assumptions to drive the various planning models and ensure that mgmt targets are properly translated into each plan;
• Run P&L simulations, sales mix, profitability and sensitive analysis, isolate areas where deviation or unfavourable impact must be scrutinized or corrected;
• Interpret and express key business drivers behind the numbers with the objective to identify and quantify risks & opportunities.
  

People, Process & Systems Enhancement

• Embrace the company values and mind-set, create synergies and work hand-in-hand with its own team, as well as the other business areas and support functions across the Organization;
• Contribute with the implementation of new systems, report redesign and process improvements, in collaboration with internal stakeholders;
• Continuously look for and propose new ideas and potential improvements.
  

Profile

• Master degree
• Minimum 8 years of progressive Finance experience within an international context, with at least 3 years as Business controller / Financial controller
• Business and commercial minded
• Pro-Active, pragmatic, creative and future oriented
• Hands-on, strong analytical and modeling skills, at ease with massive databases, processes & systems
• Excellent communication skills: being able to build constructive relationships with diverse senior stakeholders, both at headquarter and regional level
• Ability to integrate and adapt in a complex matrix organization and work hand-in-hand with colleagues cross-functionally
  

Why should you apply?

• We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
• You never stop learning. You will have the possibility to develop yourself via our Learning Management System that is also connected to LinkedIn Learning.
• 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 work with leading technologies.
• We offer you attractive benefits (including company car, performance bonus, insurances,...) and a competitive salary in line with your experience
• You will have the opportunity to work from home with our Smart working policy to ensure a good work-life balance.
  

The Company

Bridgestone in Europe, Russia, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.

In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, thathas been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play .

Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region – in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions.

At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why.

In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.

We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work .

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!

Process Next Steps:All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please don’t hesitate and apply at https://careers.bridgestone-emea.com/

Weare looking forward hearing from you!

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Disclaimer

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age .