EMIA Retail FP&A Leader

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EMIA Retail FP&A Leader

Position Snapshot

• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Full-time
• Location: Zaventem
  

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.

Job Purpose

• As a senior member of the retail finance team, the Head of Retail FP&A is responsible for working closely with the Retail Group Finance Director, the Retail Finance Network and the Head of Retail to optimise the accuracy of the Group’s forecasting and reporting.
• You will be expected to participate and represent the FP&A network with the retail business unit, supporting and occasionally driving strategic projects. Preparing and ensuring that data and analytics are used to bring the right analytics and ensure the digital readiness of finance.
• The role is expected to provide clear, timely and accurate financial analysis covering the whole business unit, giving insight regarding the results and forecasts to the Retail Leadership Team (RLT) and the leadership of BS EMIA, to support operational and strategic decision-making. In addition, the position contains ownership of the month end close process, including responsibility for a wide range of financial controls.
• You are expected to lead, motivate and develop the Retail FP&A function and influence the wider global finance team to focus on using performance metrics to drive the business forward .
• The role would suit someone who is keen to develop a well-rounded understanding of the whole business, who is able to think and communicate clearly, you should possesses a strong understanding of governance & controls as well as having a commercial focus.
  

Responsibilities

Reporting & Forecasting

• Ownership of all aspects of performance reporting and forecasting for BSEU Retail Group, including P&L (with gross margin variances), Cash, Balance Sheet and Capital. Responsible for developing a stable set of management accounts for the RLT and delivering management information packs to BS EMIA FP&A. Build relationships with other stakeholders such as sales teams, procurement and shared services to understand the wider business.
• Building the Retail P&L by segment including different categories (tyres, services, solutions) for the actual, budget and forecast.
  

Long Range Planning (MTP) and Annual Operating Plan (OB)

• Responsible for delivery and central coordination of the long range and annual operating plans. Drives for continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and methodology and seeks opportunities to drive sustainable improvements.
  

Cash (DSO, DPO, DIO)

• Lead the cash flow forecasting and budgeting process, developing it to both refine the process and improve accuracy of forecasting. Lead delivery against our cash targets through partnership with the key stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
  

General & Administrative Expenditure (Fixed & Variable OPEX)

• Ownership of reporting and understanding around OPEX costs within the business unit, continuously driving for improved understanding of our G&A spend and forecast accuracy, working closely with Finance partners and business stakeholders to instill a cost-conscious mindset.
  

Driving continuous improvement

• Identify and lead initiatives to improve the efficiency and accuracy of reporting and forecasting and drive business performance. Be an active contributor in broader Finance change and development initiatives both within BS Retail and within BS EMIA FP&A Processes and tools.
  

Experience

• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels of a business, including senior stakeholders
• Previous FP&A experience in a large company/group with multiple sites
• Understanding of consolidation and acquisition accounting
• Strong commercial acumen and a demonstrated ability to use information, experience and judgement to drive results
• Highly analytical with an eye for detail
• Previous experience in either delivering continuous improvements and efficiencies through the adoption of new tools and/or ways of working
• Able to apply logic and problem solving to complex Finance business problems.
• Knowledge of the key issues and challenges facing CFOs in the Retail sector.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of outcomes.
• Ensure a positive team mentality, treating colleagues with respect and creating an inclusive culture.
• Knowledge of French is considered a plus
• Ability to balance communication of headline messages supported by detailed analysis.
  

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 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.
  

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/

We are 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.