Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

at  Bridgestone

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have excellent Microsoft Excel, VBA, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI skills
• Speak English and German
• Have experience with a reporting tool such as BIIP Analyzer, SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) or similar
• Have professional experience in Business Control, Business Analysis, Managerial Reporting, Financial Modelling, or similar
• Understand accounting principles and have knowledge of financial and operational processes (end-to-end thinking)
• Possess exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and foster relationships in a virtual, multicultural, matrixed environment
• Are agile thinkers with a proactive attitude, capable of working independently and adapting to change

JOB PURPOSE:

We are currently looking for the Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst who is focused on providing financial advice, ensures the completeness, timeliness and accuracy of reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting.
You will be a part of Finance Team and report to Regional Finance Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting

• Own the Regional management reporting process, including but not limited to governance, reporting templates and standards. Ensure alignment with Group reporting requirements.
• Own the monthly Regional Business Review process. Liaising with HQ to ensure requirements are clearly understood and translated into actions at a Regional level.
• Own the Local Reporting process, ensuring deadlines are met and explanations for performance variances are captured and documented. Where variances indicate accounting misstatement, work with the Financial Control team in root cause fix.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own the deployment and oversight of the Planning, Budgeting and Forecast process for the Region (aligned to Group requirements)
• Responsible for delivery and coordination of the long range and annual operating plans
• Assist the wider finance team in completion of Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting tasks where required

Process and continuous improvement

• Drives for continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and methodology and seeks opportunities to drive sustainable improvements.
• Support / Lead projects as required, including HQ-driven and multi-region initiatives