Lead Financial Analyst (Northeast)

Company Overview

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.

Finance

We are currently seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to join our Northeast Division Operations Finance team.
This role is pivotal in delivering strategic financial support, operational insights, and performance analysis for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO). Reporting to the Division Finance Manager, the Division Finance Leader will work closely with Region and Area Managers across four regions, serving as a co-owner of the P&L. The position oversees budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring strong financial control and alignment with organizational goals.
*** This role can be fully REMOTE located in any of the Northeast states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. ***
*** This role can also be located in Nashville, TN, on a HYBRID schedule in office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) at Bridgestone HQ. ***

Pay Range: $101,000.00 - $168,000.00Pay Range: $101,000.00 - $168,000.00

• Drive Financial Performance: Deliver actionable performance metrics and value-added analysis to support divisional goals. Identify profitability opportunities through P&L trend analysis and provide strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency and results.

• Lead Financial Planning & Controls: Own the annual financial planning process, manage monthly close and variance reviews, and ensure fiscal responsibility for divisional outcomes. Maintain rigorous financial controls, protecting assets and supporting audit and inventory processes.

• Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate with senior leaders and regional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives. Serve as a trusted financial advisor, influencing data-driven operational and financial decisions.

• Enhance Analytics & Reporting: Build and lead best-in-class analytics, including KPI dashboards and exception-based reporting, to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Promote Financial Discipline & Accountability: Expand financial best practices across the organization and hold regional teams accountable for results. Oversee bonus program evaluations, underperforming store analysis, and cost resolution efforts.

• Cross-Functional Influence & Development: Work closely with HQ Finance and other cross-functional teams on enterprise-wide projects. Provide leadership to indirect reports while continuing personal and professional growth

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a MBA preferred

• 5 years of finance and operating leadership experience

• Extensive experience in operational finance and profitability/productivity analysis

• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills. Power BI modeling is a plus

• Strong working knowledge of retail is a plus

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters 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 compensation; 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.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.