Assistant Plant Finance BP

Cooper Tire, A Goodyear company offers an entirely unique work experience because no matter what your title is, you’ll play a part in contributing to the development, manufacturing and marketing of some of the most innovative tire products in the world. Cooper is a fun and exciting place to work, and we easily stand apart from our competition. We’re constantly on the lookout for motivated individuals who lead by example and inspire others to greatness. The opportunities are endless and the rewards rich for those who believe that job satisfaction and career success begin with a satisfied customer. Careers are a Journey…Come Ride with Us!

Primary Purpose of the Position

• This role will mainly partner with plant team and provide financial insights and drive cost continuous reduction strategy with solid understanding of the plant. Also will work with Finance BP to drive whole plant robust AOP & forecast process, prepare cost budget. Providing accurate financial analysis for effective decision making

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop monthly financial statements for MOR review
• Develop weekly KPI report, analysis of actual vs. plan / estimates / prior year to explain performance, identify risks & opportunities, and review with plant LT.
• Provide financial support to MU & help in financial simulations for decision making. Do daily plant onsite investigation to understand all cost spending, discuss with HPT leaders and optimize the cost.
• Involve in FI (focus improvement) identification process to drive cost reduction in plant.
• Regular track of Plant TDC (total delivered cost) to ensure 100% achievement vs plan, through SAP and manual record. Generate weekly report to plant LT for decision making.
• For overspending, need to identify cost drivers, do expense analysis (cost analysis) to find cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead structural changes in reporting, forecasts, and all business integration activities and prepare key presentations and perform ad hoc analysis as needed for business leadership team.
• Monitor plant cost closing process with controlling team to ensure data accuracy.

Requirements

• More than 5 years finance cost or accounting working experience. Finance Business Partner or FP&A working experience is a plus.
• Working experience in large manufacturing industry is good. Tire, Auto, or consumer goods related industry experience is preferred.
• Good English skill

Cooper Tire, recently acquired by Goodyear, is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
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