Finance Manager, FP&A Analysis

Requisition Number: 59833

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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, and automotive 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 life
•    Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•    Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Position Description:

This role is expected to deliver analysis and insight on key business and corporate financial focus areas. This individual is expected to operate independently and make recommendations to internal customers including senior finance leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and strengthening processes/partnerships with all partners including Businesses, Tax, Treasury, Accounting Controls and Reporting team and Shared Services.
• Assist Operational Controller, Director – Corporate FP&A, and Senior Finance Manager FP&A in analyses and reporting to senior management, Board of Directors and executive committees.
• Supports projects and ad-hoc analysis requests related to P&L, gross margin analytics, balance sheet, and cash flow, including current issues facing the corporation (inflationary pressures, pricing strategy, and capital allocation)
• Work in conjunction with other department members and finance function to provide data analytics and develop new approaches to complex analytic problems.
• Analyze business results and forecast focusing on identifying risks and opportunities
• Analysis of internal data, including strategic and operating plans, to quantify risks and impact of various scenarios on division/corporate measures
• Drive working capital and key balance sheet accounts and engage in balance sheet planning to maximize ROIC, minimize working capital, drive improved metrics
• Develop criteria for evaluating current processes for analysis, forecasting, budget, data collection, and other financial activities
• Support strategic decision-making using financial analysis
• Interface with Corporate and Business Finance leadership businesses to highlight key issues driving financial performance.
• Flex resource for preparation and required analysis in completion of Senior Management Reporting as well as Forecasting and Budgeting presentation requirements.
• Implement continuous improvement programs to reduce workload and increase quality with focus on balance sheet and cash flow.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years’ work experience in a discipline that involves analysis, or 3+ years’ and a Master’s degree
• Financial analytical skills

Desired:

• CPA
• MBA

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals