CSS Analyst II, EFS Location Services (FP&A + Tax)

Requisition Number: 68731

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​          

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

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Role Purpose:

•    Driving cost optimization and operational efficiency through effective finance and costing strategies.
•    Driving financial insights and forecasts to support strategic decision-making for the business.
•    Providing actionable business intelligence via robust financial planning and analysis for a particular business segment.
•    Enhance financial planning and analysis to enable performance tracking, variance analysis etc.
•    Support strong financial governance and internal controls to uphold transparency, compliance and fiscal discipline.
•    Track compliance to various tax and non-tax compliances for which finance function is responsible.
•    Ensures that entity is in compliance with the local Direct tax laws and ensures minimal liability. 
•    Ensures the entity has the necessary Finance and tax expertise for financial and operational decision making and the achievement of the entities operational goals.
•    Timely reporting to Corning Finance and Corning Taxation functions.

Key RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance Profile
•    Collaborate/Partner with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven and analytical insights on business performance, ROI and costing decisions.
•    Preparation of business models, perform scenario modeling, pricing analysis, and others financial 
ad-hoc reports.
•    Drive cost control initiatives, build and automate financial dashboards, MIS reports with business insights and performance metrics to enhance management decision making.
•    Budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning support
•    Support periodical P&L, inventory control, and budget vs. actuals analysis.
•    Manage standard costing, cost variance analysis, and product margin reporting.
•    Partner with business operations team to monitor key cost drivers and improve efficiency.

Tax Profile
•    Overseeing of Company’s WHT/TDS compliances/returns and advising business on WHT rates/forms for domestic and international payments.
•    Lead other direct tax compliance including advance tax, audits and corporate tax returns.
•    Drive tax planning strategies and assess business impact of changes in tax laws.
•    Support domestic tax and foreign tax compliance by working with the company’s outside advisors, including assisting in assessments by the taxing authorities.
•    Coordinating various domestic and international income tax returns and work papers.
•    Prepare tax audit schedules, TP audit schedules, Master File etc. and review of financial reports, and other documentation and ensure timely filings.
•    Experience in domestic and/or international tax and transfer pricing.
•    Prepare quarterly tax package in co-ordination with tax Operations team for posting relevant tax entries. Ensure timely record to return reconciliation.
•    Assist in the maintenance of the policies and procedures related to the company´s income tax provisioning.
•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
        

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
i.    Context/Environment:
The incumbent’s task is to bring India tax, accounting, FP&A or costing knowledge, experience balance and integrate with Corning practices and policies.

ii.    Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
•    Chartered Accountant with 4 to 6 years of experience in a multinational (preferably with American MNCs).
•    Experience of working for multiple roles, i.e., (i) FP&A/controlling + Tax or (ii) Costing + Tax
•    Advanced MS excel experience is an added advantage.
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills.

iv.    Key Success Factors:
•    Smooth functioning of entity finance and accounting functions
•    Managing and ensuring minimal compliance issues 
•    Ensuring all reporting from functions are accurate and timely.
•    Business Support.
•    Customer satisfaction