Finance Business Analyst

Role Purpose

The Senior Business Analyst (Finance) is responsible for supporting financial close, reporting, compliance, planning, and analysis activities for the division/entity. This role ensures compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles, and Corning policies and procedures. The position leads and supports monthly and periodic close processes, including voucher preparation/posting and general ledger accuracy, and delivers timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis to division management.

This role also supports budgeting and long-range planning activities and partners with business leaders to monitor financial performance, analyze variances, control costs, and identify opportunities for process improvement. As a senior analyst, this position is expected to work with greater independence, manage more complex analyses, and provide guidance within cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly business financial consolidation and reporting activities.
• Support and execute period-end close processes, including preparation and posting of vouchers.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and related financial records.
• Prepare and deliver required financial reports accurately and on time.
• Monitor division financial performance and communicate results to division management.
• Analyze actual results versus plan/forecast and highlight variances requiring corrective action.
• Partner with department managers to monitor spending and control costs.
• Research and provide detailed explanations for expense variances and other financial fluctuations.
• Provide financial analysis for capital projects, strategic investments, cost reduction initiatives, and other ad hoc business needs.
• Support development of annual budgets and five-year financial plans for the division.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, tools, and reporting.
• Coordinate financial close and reporting activities with business partners and corporate finance teams as needed.
• Support internal control compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities and help ensure high-quality audit outcomes.
• Provide guidance and financial insight on moderately complex business issues and support cross-functional problem solving.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in financial reporting, analysis, accounting, budgeting, or close processes.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage assignments independently and handle moderately complex financial analysis.

Preferred Education and Experience

• CPA and/or CMA certification.
• MBA.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or cost accounting.
• Experience supporting division or plant finance operations in manufacturing environment

Required Skills

• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to identify, investigate, and explain financial variances.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements.
• Understanding of local accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to support monthly close and financial reporting processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of financial systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, FAR, MES, Khalix, PeopleSoft Procurement, and PeopleSoft Supply Chain.
• Strong understanding of general ledger systems and close processes, including voucher preparation.
• Experience improving finance processes and reporting efficiency.
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights for management.
• Customer focused, with the ability to build strong relationships and respond effectively to business needs.
• Organizational agility, with the ability to navigate cross-functional environments and secure appropriate resources and support.

Travel Requirements

Minimal

Work Schedule

M-F, 40 hour work week with additional hours as needed.