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. This position will be 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.
• Demonstrates and applies basic understanding of the data flows and data standards in your specific business area.
• Identifies basic trends, issues or other meaningful insights using basic analytical approaches.
• Demonstrates 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.

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

• Demonstrates 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as well as Hyperion Planner & SAP.
• Highly organized & ability to manage concurrent deadlines & multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate to present information, both verbally & written effectively with all levels of the organization.

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

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Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.