About Goodyear
We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.
Why This Role Matters
The Finance Specialist will provide in-depth analysis and insights into SKU-level product costs to support strategic decision-making and profitability management. This role partners closely with FP&A, costing, and operations finance teams to evaluate cost drivers, assess the impact of scenario planning, and recommend actions to senior management. Additionally, the Finance Specialist will lead initiatives to simplify, standardize, and enhance reporting processes, align costing and operations finance approaches, and drive a zero-loss mindset in plant budgeting and financial processes.
What You'll Do
Analyze and communicate insights into SKU level product cost to aid decision-making within the business FP&A.
Evaluate the impact of strategic scenario planning on product cost and profitability and make the appropriate recommendations to senior management.
Conduct and document complex financial analysis of SKU cost drivers, providing clear information on incremental cost, cash and capacity utilization.
Work closely with the costing and Operations finance tams to implement new initiatives simplifying, standardizing and enhancing our reporting of product cost and SKU profitability
Be the link between costing and operations finance reporting, aligning on a common approach to product cost, plant cost control, loss and savings reporting
Drive a zero-loss mindset to plant budgeting and finance processes
What You'll Bring
Solid finance understanding (specifically in the area of product cost and manufacturing finance) 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.
Experience in working in cross-functional teams and in a matrix organization with ability to form teams; strong business partnering with close collaboration across functions
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.
Strong written and verbal communication across all organizational levels, with active listening and clear articulation; collaborative team player with a positive, open attitude.
Hands on’ understanding of finance processes and tools (Excel, SAC, SAP & PowerBI) to work though the financial data and communicate these in a presentable manner.
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 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 Goodyear.com.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 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.
