FP&A Analyst
Bridgestone, Nashville, TN, United States
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FP&A Analyst
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Type of work: Hybrid
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: Zaventem, BE
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
About the Role
The FP&A Analyst (Planning) is part of the EMEA Group FP&A team and plays a key role in supporting strategic financial decision‑making. Working in a dynamic, international environment, the role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities that support senior leadership including the CFO, CEO, and Management Board across the EMEA region.
Job Purpose
The FP&A Analyst reports directly to the FP&A Planning Manager and supports financial planning and analytical activities across Bridgestone EMEA. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting, providing financial insights that support major corporate and operational decisions at regional and global level.
Responsibilities
Support and drive financial planning cycles, including Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecast, and Monthly Rolling Forecast
Streamline and integrate financial planning processes across the organization
Produce financial reports to support planning and decision‑making processes
Prepare variance analysis versus Prior Year, Budget, and Prior Forecast
Liaise with Bridgestone Japan on management accounting and variance analysis topics
Provide a financial overview of Bridgestone EMEA and generate insights leveraged across the organization
Act as a key interface with Tokyo headquarters for consolidated financial results
Work closely with Business Finance, Operations Finance, LSCM, CFO, and Executive Committee stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
Experience
3 to 5 years of experience in FP&A or analyst roles within EMEA or global organizations
Experience in Controlling and strong understanding of management reporting
Experience with BI tools and financial reporting systems
Experience in developing or improving finance systemsExperience in a manufacturing environment is a strong asset
Technical Skills
Strong analytical and quantitative skillset
Advanced Excel skills and ability to build insightful PowerPoint presentations
Strong interest in business performance management systems
Languages
Additional languages are desirable
Soft / Behavioral Skills
Strong passion for business performance and optimization
Excellent influencing, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to analyse complex problems and make timely decisions
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to operate in a global environment
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Result‑oriented mindset with focus on execution and continuous improvement
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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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FP&A Analyst
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Type of work: Hybrid
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: Zaventem, BE
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
About the Role
The FP&A Analyst (Planning) is part of the EMEA Group FP&A team and plays a key role in supporting strategic financial decision‑making. Working in a dynamic, international environment, the role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities that support senior leadership including the CFO, CEO, and Management Board across the EMEA region.
Job Purpose
The FP&A Analyst reports directly to the FP&A Planning Manager and supports financial planning and analytical activities across Bridgestone EMEA. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting, providing financial insights that support major corporate and operational decisions at regional and global level.
Responsibilities
Support and drive financial planning cycles, including Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecast, and Monthly Rolling Forecast
Streamline and integrate financial planning processes across the organization
Produce financial reports to support planning and decision‑making processes
Prepare variance analysis versus Prior Year, Budget, and Prior Forecast
Liaise with Bridgestone Japan on management accounting and variance analysis topics
Provide a financial overview of Bridgestone EMEA and generate insights leveraged across the organization
Act as a key interface with Tokyo headquarters for consolidated financial results
Work closely with Business Finance, Operations Finance, LSCM, CFO, and Executive Committee stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
Experience
3 to 5 years of experience in FP&A or analyst roles within EMEA or global organizations
Experience in Controlling and strong understanding of management reporting
Experience with BI tools and financial reporting systems
Experience in developing or improving finance systemsExperience in a manufacturing environment is a strong asset
Technical Skills
Strong analytical and quantitative skillset
Advanced Excel skills and ability to build insightful PowerPoint presentations
Strong interest in business performance management systems
Languages
Additional languages are desirable
Soft / Behavioral Skills
Strong passion for business performance and optimization
Excellent influencing, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to analyse complex problems and make timely decisions
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to operate in a global environment
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Result‑oriented mindset with focus on execution and continuous improvement
#LI-LV1
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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