Fixed Term - Finance BP Equity Retail

Goodyear. More Driven.

Location:

Birmingham (UK)

The Role:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Fixed-Term Finance Business Partner (12 month Cover).

The successful candidate will be a crucial member of the leadership of the UK retail business.

They will be responsible for the FP&A activities of Retail UK/IR, acting as finance business partner for the retail leader and the retail leadership team by providing financial and business support in the decision-making process.

They will support on strategic and management decisions with calculation of scenarios and execution of analysis and business cases. Consult, drive, and support in all business matters from a financial point of view. Additionally, provide finance support on expansion, acquisitions and other investment projects including post-acquisition activities.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports and consolidated analyses of monthly, quarterly and annual financial results versus plan, forecast and previous year and maintain reporting standards of the channel P/L, risk opportunities, etc. Clear indication of root causes for deviations, understanding the story behind the numbers and the message behind the negotiations (when applicable).
• Calculation of scenarios to support management decisions and calculation of financial implications of business risks and opportunities. Support on month-end closing activities (e.g. billing of retail income, correctness of retail accruals).
• Support Retail UK/IR leader in designing, aligning and implementing future retail strategy in order to drive volume and earnings. Provide finance support on expansion, acquisition and other investment projects including post-acquisition activities.
• Support the Retail UK/IR leadership team in managing Retail partners issues and interact internally (cross-functional) and externally (whenever needed) to help solving issues which could impact customers business relationship.
• Establish continuous and aligned franchise sell-out reporting based on MIS data including analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual results versus plan, forecast and previous year. Coordinate financial planning process of franchisees.
• Prepare 5-year-plan for Retail UK/IR in line with Retail Europe strategy. Prepare financial plans for Retail UK/IR with a time horizon of 18 months.

Skills, Education and Experience:

• 4-7 years of progressively more responsible experience in financial planning & analysis or finance accounting, ideally at a large, global, manufacturing company. Proven evidence of analytical skills with clear business acumen.
• University degree in BA/Economics/Finance (Required)
• Recognised accounting qualification – ACCA, CIMA, ACA would be desirable
• An advance degree (MBA or equivalent) would be desirable
• Solid knowledge of financial statements (balance sheet, P&L and cash flow) and an understanding of accounting (local, US GAAP and/or IFRS). US GAAP experience would be helpful.
• Experience in finance business partnering and a demonstrated understanding of sales and marketing operations. An understanding of retail business is an advantage.
• Experience in working in cross-functional teams and in a matrix organisation. A team player, be able to balance retail and Goodyear processes.
• A hands-on approach to tools and processes and strong communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including the usage of Excel and the familiarity with SAP/Hyperion or ERP system.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working and flexible working options available.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata.
• Wellbeing Day
• Enhanced defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance scheme.
• Discounted MOT and Service Scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly polices after qualifying period.
• Staff discount scheme on High Street and leisure activities.
• Free car parking at head office which is congestion charge free.
• Free eye test and flu vouchers.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.