Continental

BestDrive Finance Manager

Continental$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7-10 years of progressive accounting, finance, or controlling experience
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience
  • Intermediate Power BI experience
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end close process for accurate financial reporting
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Manage intercompany accounting and financial controls
  • Develop financial reporting, KPIs, and Power BI dashboards
  • Drive continuous process improvements in Procure-to-Pay operations
  • Partner on capital investment planning and financial analysis
  • Develop pricing strategies that maximize profitability
  • Lead procurement activities and supplier governance

Benefits

  • Immediate Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
  • Employer 401(k) Match
  • Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Future Growth Opportunities
  • Additional benefits from a global industry leader
Full Job Description
Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT -

BestDrive, a subsidiary of Continental, is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Finance Manager to lead finance, accounting, pricing, procurement, and investment controlling functions supporting our retail and plant operations across North America.

This leadership role partners closely with executive leadership and Continental's Accounting and Controlling teams to drive financial performance, strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiencies, and provide strategic business insights that support continued growth.

If you're a collaborative finance leader who enjoys influencing business decisions through data and financial strategy, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Finance Manager, you will:
• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Develop financial reporting, KPIs, and Power BI dashboards to support business decisions.
• Lead Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations and drive continuous process improvements.
• Partner with leadership on capital investment planning, business cases, and financial analysis.
• Develop pricing strategies that support growth while maximizing profitability.
• Lead procurement activities, supplier strategies, and purchasing governance.
• Support internal and external audits while maintaining compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and company policies.
• Coach, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE -
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting, finance, or controlling experience
• 3-5 years of leadership experience
• Experience with:

o Financial Accounting

o Month-End Close

o Budgeting & Forecasting

o Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

o Intercompany Accounting
• Intermediate Power BI experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT -
• CPA
• MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• SAP experience (P68 preferred)

Additional Information

Work Environment & Expectations
  • This position is primarily based in a professional office environment at the company's headquarters.
  • Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled setting.
  • The role involves regular use of a computer, including keyboarding, viewing screens, and utilizing standard office equipment.
  • The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, with occasional standing or walking.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and comply with PPE requirements
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

THE PERKS -
  • Immediate Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
  • Employer 401(k) Match
  • Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Future Growth Opportunities
  • And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!


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About Continental

Continental AG is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company. The company produces tires, brake systems, interior electronics, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis components, and other parts for the automotive and transportation industries. Continental AG was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. The company operates in over 60 countries and has over 233,000 employees.
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Size
233,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

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