Sr. Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Requisition Number: 75383

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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

Role Purpose

A finance career at Corning means partnering with business leaders on influential decisions. In this role, the individual will build lasting relationships both within the finance function and across the business globally. They will provide critical information and insights that help drive strategic decisions and business performance.

Corning operates in transformative industries ranging from fiber optics and technology to automotive, helping shape how people live, work, and learn. This work is made possible by talented professionals who bring strong analytical, financial, and business partnership skills.

The Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst is a key member of the division finance staff, collaborating and providing financial analysis to support plant and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly financial close process, including analyzing actual results, supporting and reviewing period financial reports and ledgers, and publishing plant period reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities, including fixed asset management, inventory valuation, product costing, period reporting, budgeting, forecasting, operating expenses, and overall asset and liability control.
• Support preparation of the annual budget and business forecasts, consolidate plant forecasts, and provide analytical insights.
• Proactively identify cost issues, conduct root cause analysis, and drive effective problem resolution and solution development.
• Maintain internal control systems and ensure compliance with local regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, US GAAP, and Corporate Accounting Policies.
• Participate as a finance leader in setting and managing plant direction, while also supporting tax and insurance filings.
• Drive process improvements within the finance function by documenting existing processes (SOPs) and identifying opportunities to reduce complexity.
• Provide support for division cash-based costing, ad hoc projects, and accounts receivable reviews as needed.
• Complete weekly and monthly consolidated reporting requirements.
• Provide journal entry and account reconciliation support for the division.
• Assist in researching transactional and system issues across the division to identify systematic solutions.

Key Capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong experience in cost modeling, inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, cost accounting principles, financial controls, and manufacturing finance processes.
• Self-directed and able to act with objectivity and initiative.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to embrace and drive change.
• Ability to assess decisions critically and provide alternative recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance or related financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting monthly close activities, including financial reporting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of fixed asset management, inventory valuation, and product costing.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, general ledger systems, and forecasting tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to simplify large amounts of financial data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently, act with initiative, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and support process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA.
• Controller experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, SAP, Khalix, or similar ERP/financial systems.
• Knowledge of Performance Excellence tools such as Six Sigma or Lean processes.

What Corning Provides

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package starting on day one, focused on health and wellbeing.
• Annual Goal Sharing bonus opportunity, 401(k) match, and pension plan.
• Investment in career growth and development through partnership with leadership.
• Access to mentorship and leadership programs to support ongoing skill development.
• Potential relocation opportunities as part of a global organization.
• Workplace flexibility that balances the needs of the role and the individual.
• A commitment to an inclusive environment where employees can thrive and bring their authentic selves to work.

The range for this position is $80,308.00 - $110,424.00 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.