Plant Finance Business Partner

GOODYEAR & GOODYEAR, INC.

Plant Finance Business Partner at Goodyear collaborating with leadership on operational and financial initiatives. Leading financial analysis and improvements in manufacturing settings for enhanced performance.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeTexarkana • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, cost savings initiatives, and operational excellence within a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to lead teams, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance organizational capabilities through effective business partnering and talent development.

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Financial AnalysisLean ManufacturingCost Savings InitiativesTeam DevelopmentBusiness Partnering

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingForecastingCapital Improvement PlanningLoss AnalysisOperational Decision-Making

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationChange ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceZero-Loss Thinking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary finance partner to plant leadership, helping drive strategic initiatives that improve operational and financial performance.
Lead cost savings and continuous improvement efforts that support operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and zero-loss thinking.
Provide critical financial analysis and business insights that enable informed production, investment, and operational decisions.
Develop financial talent, strengthens organizational capabilities, and promotes a culture of accountability and performance improvement.
Partner with the Plant Director and Leadership Team to drive strategic business initiatives, operational excellence programs, and plant performance improvements.
Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of plant cost savings projects, including loss analysis, plant optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Deliver financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and annual operating plan (AOP) activities while communicating results and recommendations to leadership.
Develop tools and insights that support informed production, business, and operational decision-making across the plant.
Coordinate capital improvement planning, including project evaluation, business case development, payback analysis, and post-implementation benefit validation.
Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and optimize business processes while developing finance talent and supporting organizational growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, with fluency in spoken and written English.
10 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
3 or more years of direct manufacturing experience.
3 or more years of financial analysis experience.
Strong financial systems knowledge, business partnering skills, and change management experience.
Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, collaboration, and talent development.
MBA or other advanced degree preferred, along with experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities