Finance Manager, Automotive

Requisition Number: 78282

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Scope of Position:

This position requires someone with a strong understanding of financial statements, capital budgeting, financial modeling, and data mining. Analytical aptitude for understanding, planning, diagnosing, and executing financial plans/problems/opportunities is required. Candidates should possess firm understanding of commercial finance, consolidations, cost accounting, transfer pricing, and intercompany impacts. Strong analytic skills and a solid understanding of general accounting and finance principles combined with an attention to detail capability are required. Candidate will be responsible for leading Corporate or Division monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes. Responsibilities include developing financial modeling, assessing financial plans, proactively addressing financial challenges. Candidate will be a key finance business partner and/ or subject matter expert to lead various levels of management partners to maximize financial profitability and link strategies to financial results in various planning scenarios.

Other Responsibilities Include the Following:

Develop, review, and communicate forecasts, budgets, & long-range plans, ensuring alignment with business strategy and Corporate FP&A requirements.

Interface with business partners and rest of Auto division finance team to highlight key issues driving financial performance.

Lead major financial planning and analysis activities:

• • Monthly closing, reporting and ad hoc analysis
  • Control forecasts
  • Budget and green book processes
  • Other reporting and analytics required by division/Corporate

Drive working capital and key balance sheet accounts (PP&E) and engage in balance sheet planning to maximize ROIC, minimize working capital, drive metrics (eg. DOS, DSO, DPP)

Develop criteria for evaluating current processes for analysis, forecasting, budget, data collection, and other financial activities

Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements, and support audits as needed.

Required Education:

Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical degree

Required minimum 7 Years of work experience.

Required Skills:

Strong analytical, financial & mathematical skills.

Extensive experience building and maintaining internal and external business partnerships; continues to develop and leverage key relationships in order to understand the needs and objectives of stakeholders

Experience modeling and performing predictive analytics to review complex financial and operational analysis and scenarios, creates and implements process improvements

Team oriented.

Strong Microsoft Office computer skills (excellence in using excel is expected).

Experience supporting and advising assigned area(s) on risk and opportunity considerations, leveraging analytical techniques as well as knowledge of outside trends and events

Experience setting strategy for process improvement initiatives and developing procedures for implementation

Experience managing and resolving high-risk issues to ensure completeness and efficiency

Experience presenting to and engaging business leadership, facilitating critical decision-making

Experience synthesizing critical information into a clear business case narrative and facilitating presentation material preparation

Desired Skills:

Business interfacing skills; effective in cross functional teamwork

CPA or MBA in Accounting, Economics, or Finance preferred

SAP, Peoplesoft, Khalix skill would be preferred

Understands key business drivers

Soft Skills:

Ambitious, self-starter and aspires to grow professionally.

Ability to work and communicate with individuals at all levels to accomplish objectives

Ability to lead projects and participate on cross functional projects

Ability to manage through ambiguity and perform in a fast paced environment

Travel Requirements:

<15%

Hours of Work/Work Schedule/Flex-Time:

40+ per week  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $132,649.00 - $182,393.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.