Finance Business Partner. Aurangabad

As a Finance Business Partner, Aurangabad - You will partner with the Plant Director and key plant leadership team to develop and execute cost optimization initiatives, achieve scorecard KPI targets, and ensure strong recovery plans are in place. You will drive the plant-wide AOP and forecasting process, identify key cost drivers, prepare cost budgets, lead cost-saving initiatives, and ensure delivery of savings targets. You will also provide financial support to business leaders on investment projects and develop financial simulations to enable effective, data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibility Areas: 1. Business Partnering & Performance • You will partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive performance against AOP and forecasts. • You will analyze key variances and recommend actions to improve financial performance. 2. Financial Closing & Reporting • You will manage month-end closing, performance reviews, and timely reporting in Hyperion. • You will collaborate with Controlling and Operations to ensure accurate financial data and reporting. 3. Cost & Variance Management • You will review standard costs, BOM accuracy, routing, and key variances to identify cost-reduction opportunities. • You will present monthly performance and variance analysis to plant leadership. 4. AOP & Forecasting • You will support the AOP and forecasting process by collating, validating, and delivering accurate financial inputs within timelines. 5. Financial Governance • You will work closely with regional finance to provide transparent, data-driven financial insights. • You will ensure adherence to financial processes, systems, and Goodyear policies. Experience & Education: • You are a Chartered Accountant/ MBA/ ICWA with 10–12 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing setup. • You bring strong cross-functional experience, working with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to manage budgets and understand different business and operating models. • You have strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to assess the business impact of new operating models and capital investments. • You possess solid Finance functional expertise, particularly in costing, plant accounting, and business FP&A. #LI-PS1 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 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 [link in the portal] Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.