Financial Analyst

As a Financial Analyst you will provide clear, accurate information for managing & analyzing a segment of the business, in accordance with accounting principles, government regulations and company practice and policy. Responsible for various closing, accounting, consolidation & reporting activities.

• Perform financial reporting processes which includes but not limited to monthly, quarterly & annual financial statement close procedures, review account reconciliations (for assigned accounts), functional analysis (including but not limited to P&L, balance sheet & various accounts), establishing judgmental reserve balances in accordance with predefined deadlines.
• Partner with various departments throughout Goodyear to implement effective financial analysis tools & procedures.
• Demonstrate and apply basic understanding of the data flows and data standards in your specific business area.
• Identify basic trends, issues or other meaningful insights using basic analytical approaches.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a broad set of accounting principles and techniques (e.g. IAS, US GAAP, etc.).
• Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.
• Participate in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.
• Utilize US GAAP & assist in applying US GAAP to transactions that are accounted for and reviewed. Exercise significant judgement when evaluating transactions.
• Follow regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.
• Record financial transactions accurately in internal and external books of accounts.
• Assist in ensuring that identified control & internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis & in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Adheres to relevant compliance requirements for financial reporting (e.g., SOX, IFRS).
• Assist with any special projects/assignments as applicable.

• Undergraduate Degree in accounting or finance.
• 3 years of accounting &/or financial analysis experience or graduate of the 2-year Finance & Accounting Development Program with 1 year outside work experience.
• Experience working in an environment requiring analytical response to a variety of business issues.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly desired.

• Strong analytical abilities & a thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to interpret & apply current US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions & internal controls in compliance with SOX.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as well as Hyperion Planner & SAP.
• Ability to manage concurrent deadlines & multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate to present information, both verbally & written effectively with all levels of the organization.