Finance Specialist

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At Goodyear, we make life’s connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go now and into the future.

But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn’t just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and cultures. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.

Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear!

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Analyze and forecast financial, economic and other data to provide accurate and timely information for   strategic and operational decisions;
• Interpret financial information on costs, prices, expenses and revenues and make recommendations to senior management; 
• Conduct and document complex financial analysis projects;
• Prepare in-depth evaluations of plans and identify new methods of analysis and presentation; 
• Develop analysis of economic indicators in order to prepare forecasts and analyze the company’s short, medium, and long term position.

To Join Our Team, it will require you having:

• Solid finance understanding (specifically in the area of business support finance and/or factory FP&A/controlling) and overall business experience in commercial environments;
• At least 4 to 6 years’ experience in a relevant position with proven evidence of analytical skills with clear business acumen;
• Knowledge of French Language will be considered an added asset, although not mandatory
• Experience in working in cross-functional teams and in a matrix organization with ability to form teams;
• Truly business partnering role with very close collaboration with business;
• Strong business acumen with broad base of financial knowledge with a balanced commercial mindset;
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues/opportunities and propose solutions/alternatives in a pro-active manner;
• Effective and good communication (written and verbal) at different levels of the organization with an ability to listen effectively and articulate;
• Team player with a positive attitude and open mind;
• Hands on’ understanding of GY processes and tools to work though the financial data and communicate these in a presentable manner.

What we offer:

• Pay for Performance incentive plan.
• Recognize and reward success.
• Provide adequate health care: medical subscription & eyeglasses reimbursement.
• Protect our associates during unexpected moments in life: life insurance, employee assistance program, aid allowance.
• Support your personal plans through the Flexible benefits budget. 
• We truly believe in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, through:
• Flexible work schedule - specific to the activity /department.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Vacation: 25 days/year
• Additional days off for special events.
• Library Subscription through Bookster
• Easter and Christmas Allowance
• Referral bonus for new colleagues recommended by you.
• Discount price to purchase Goodyear tires.
• Discount offering for products and services through agreed partnership.
• We provide the resources to continue developing your abilities and career to realize your full potential: whether it’s learning from assignments, exposure to new experiences or coaching and mentoring.
• Fun and CSR team is delegated to coordinate team events or community support initiatives.

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.