FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst

Bridgestone

Zaventem, Belgium

About the Role

The FP&A Analyst (Planning) is part of the EMEA Group FP&A team and plays a key role in supporting strategic financial decision‑making. Working in a dynamic, international environment, the role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities that support senior leadership including the CFO, CEO, and Management Board across the EMEA region.

Job Purpose

The FP&A Analyst reports directly to the FP&A Planning Manager and supports financial planning and analytical activities across Bridgestone EMEA. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting, providing financial insights that support major corporate and operational decisions at regional and global level.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive financial planning cycles, including Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecast, and Monthly Rolling Forecast
• Streamline and integrate financial planning processes across the organization
• Produce financial reports to support planning and decision‑making processes
• Prepare variance analysis versus Prior Year, Budget, and Prior Forecast
• Liaise with Bridgestone Japan on management accounting and variance analysis topics
• Provide a financial overview of Bridgestone EMEA and generate insights leveraged across the organization
• Act as a key interface with Tokyo headquarters for consolidated financial results
• Work closely with Business Finance, Operations Finance, LSCM, CFO, and Executive Committee stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in FP&A or analyst roles within EMEA or global organizations
• Experience in Controlling and strong understanding of management reporting
• Experience with BI tools and financial reporting systems
• Experience in developing or improving finance systems
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a strong asset

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skillset
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to build insightful PowerPoint presentations
• Strong interest in business performance management systems

Languages

• Fluent English
• Additional languages are desirable

Soft/Behavioral Skills

• Strong passion for business performance and optimization
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyse complex problems and make timely decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in a global environment
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Result‑oriented mindset with focus on execution and continuous improvement