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