Financial Analyst

Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Akron, OH

time type: Full time

job requisition id: 2025_08611

Job Description:

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.

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.

Job Category: Finance

We’re currently looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team in Akron, OH.

This role will be responsible for managing the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) of our Research and Development (R&D) facility, as well as performing other financial duties. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

This role is a HYBRID position in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ Bridgestone Americas Technology Center in Akron, OH.

 

Responsibilities

• Oversee and influence the budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of CAPEX for the R&D facility.

• Analyze and report on CAPEX variances, ensuring alignment with financial goals.

• Collaborate with project managers and department heads to ensure accurate and timely CAPEX reporting.

• Develop and maintain CAPEX models and financial projections.

• Work closely with the R&D Finance team and operating partners to understand project requirements and financial implications.

• Communicate financial results and insights to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a CAPEX-intensive environment.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.

• Advanced Excel skills and prior experience with SAP and Power BI

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Prior experience of working with a cross-functional team.

 

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.